Tracy Walker III

Free agent DB Tracy Walker III has been suspended for the first 12 games of the 2025 season.

Fantasy Impact

Walker played for the Lions and was with 49ers practice squad before last season.

The 49ers signed Tracy Walker III.

Fantasy Impact

Walker had a successful workout with San Francisco on Wednesday. He played with the Lions last season in his return from a torn Achilles. He'll help add depth to the secondary for San Francisco.

Tracy Walker and the Lions have restructured his contract to save the Lions $5 million in cap space.

Fantasy Impact

Walker was limited to just three games last season and was placed on injured reserve. The 27-year-old has spent his entire career in Detroit and should slot in as they’re starting strong safety.

Safety Tracy Walker III agreed to terms on a 3 year, $25 million contract ($17 million guaranteed) to return to the Detroit Lions.

Fantasy Impact

Walker III has been a consistent steady force in the Detroit secondary and is solid in coverage and against the run. The veteran safety may not make many big plays, but he also avoids big mistakes.

Tracy Walker finished Sunday’s 38-17 loss to the Buccaneers with seven tackles (five solo).

Fantasy Impact

Walker leads all Lions in tackles with 89 through Week 15. He should only be owned in deeper IDP leagues.