PJ Walker

PJ Walker

28-Year-Old QuarterbackQB
Chicago Bears
2022 Fantasy Outlook
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. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
$Signed a two-year, $5 million contract with the Bears in March of 2023.
Lands in Chicago
QBChicago Bears
March 15, 2023
Walker agreed to a two-year contract with the Bears on Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Walker will presumably compete with Trevor Siemian (oblique) for the backup role behind Justin Fields in Chicago's run-heavy offense. In six appearances (five starts) for the Panthers last season, Walker completed 59.4 percent of his passes for 731 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions while carrying six times for 39 yards.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do PJ Walker's 2022 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 %
23.6%
 
Avg Target Depth
7.8 Yds
 
Sack Rate
6.2%
 
Avg Receiver YAC
6.8 Yds
 
Receiver Drop %
5.7%
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2017
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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Headed for free agency
QBFree Agent
March 15, 2023
The Panthers didn't tender an offer to Walker as a restricted free agent Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Starts five games
QBCarolina Panthers
January 11, 2023
Walker started five of his six games played this season, completing 63 of 106 attempts (59.4%) for 731 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions.
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Ready for Week 14
QBCarolina Panthers
December 5, 2022
Walker (ankle) is expected to suit up in Week 14 versus the Seahawks, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official website reports.
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Inactive Sunday
QBCarolina Panthers
Ankle
November 27, 2022
Walker (ankle) is officially inactive for Sunday's game against Denver.
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Doubtful for Week 12
QBCarolina Panthers
Ankle
November 25, 2022
Walker (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
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