PJ Walker

PJ Walker

29-Year-Old QuarterbackQB
 Free Agent  
Free Agent
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Walker spent the offseason and training camp with the Bears but was waived and joined Cleveland's practice squad in August. The 28-year-old is one of the more experienced quarterbacks on an NFL practice squad, as he's previously seen action in 15 games -- including seven starts -- with the Panthers over the past three seasons. He's completed 131 of 228 career pass attempts (57.5 percent) for 1,461 passing yards, five touchdowns and 11 interceptions while carrying 18 times for 50 yards. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
$Signed a contract with the Browns in December of 2023.
Active but doesn't play in loss
QBCleveland Browns
January 14, 2024
Walker was active but did not play in Saturday's 45-14 wild-card playoff loss to the Texans.
ANALYSIS
Walker had a brief run as the Browns' primary quarterback earlier this season but was relieved of those duties after throwing five interceptions (one touchdown) in three starts. He served as the primary backup to Dorian Thompson-Robinson (hip) until the team resurrected Joe Flacco for the final stretch of the season. He enters the offseason as an unrestricted free agent.
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How do PJ Walker's 2023 advanced stats compare to other quarterbacks?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Bad Pass %
    The percentage of passes that were considered to be poorly thrown.
  • Avg Target Depth
    The average number of yards thrown per pass by the quarterback – including incomplete passes.
  • Sack Rate
    The percentage of dropbacks where the quartback was sacked. The longer the bar below, the more often they are sacked relative to other QBs.
  • Avg Receiver YAC
    The average number of yards after the catch that receivers gained on passes thrown by this quarterback.
  • Receiver Drop %
    The percentage of passes dropped by receivers on passes thrown by this quarterback. The longer the bar, the more sure-handed his receivers have been.
Bad Pass %
36.0%
 
Avg Target Depth
8.1 Yds
 
Sack Rate
9.0%
 
Avg Receiver YAC
7.5 Yds
 
Receiver Drop %
5.4%
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Mostly serving as the Panthers' backup quarterback last season, Walker completed 36 of 66 passes (54.5 percent) for 362 yards and one touchdown versus three interceptions in five appearances. That limited output came despite Sam Darnold and subsequently Cam Newton struggling in the starter's role. With Darnold back this season and Carolina adding both Baker Mayfield and third-round pick Matt Corral, it's hard to see where Walker fits on the roster.
In his first NFL season, Walker beat out 2019 third-rounder Will Grier to become Teddy Bridgewater's understudy. With Bridgewater injured Week 11, Walker led the Panthers to victory. However, Walker wasn't very impressive overall, completing 57 percent of his passes for 368 yards, one touchdown and five interceptions in four appearances. Heading into 2021, Walker again is the favorite to serve as Carolina's backup quarterback, but he'll be behind Sam Darnold this time around.
Signed by the Panthers this offseason, Walker figures to compete for the backup job behind quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. After going undrafted in 2017, Walker spent time on the Colts' practice squad but has yet to make an NFL appearance. In Carolina, he'll be reunited with his college coach Matt Rhule, whose four years at Temple overlapped Walker's time at the school. Along with setting records there, Walker's most recent playing experience saw him lead the XFL in passing yards and passing touchdowns while posting a 5-0 record for the Houston Roughnecks. Those factors figure to give Walker a decent shot against 2019 third-rounder Will Grier to become Rhule's second-string option this season.
The undrafted free agent from Temple will try to win the No. 3 QB job.
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Back with Browns
QBCleveland Browns
December 26, 2023
Cleveland signed Walker on Tuesday.
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Returns to Cleveland
QBFree Agent
December 11, 2023
Walker signed with the Browns' practice squad Monday, Brad Stainbrook of 247Sports.com reports.
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Cut by Cleveland
QBFree Agent
December 9, 2023
The Browns waived Walker on Saturday, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.
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Behind Flacco on depth chart
QBCleveland Browns
November 29, 2023
Head coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday that Walker has been surpassed by Joe Flacco on Cleveland's quarterback depth chart, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.
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Needed in relief Sunday
QBCleveland Browns
November 26, 2023
Walker replaced Dorian Thompson-Robinson (concussion) in the third quarter of Sunday's 29-12 loss to the Broncos and completed six of 13 passes for 56 yards. He also committed two fumbles, losing one, and was sacked in the end zone for a safety.
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