"Tracy Walker Released by Detroit Lions, Opening $5.5 Million in Cap Space"
The Detroit Lions are releasing veteran safety Tracy Walker III, creating $5.5 million in 2024 salary cap space. Walker, who was drafted in 2018 and had been with the Lions for six seasons, expressed gratitude to the team and fans on Instagram. Despite a significant injury in 2022, he returned to a backup role in the 2023 season. Walker's departure marks the end of his tenure with the Lions, during which he made significant contributions to the team's secondary.