Calgary Stampeders sign longtime NFL QB P.J. Walker

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The Calgary Stampeders have signed longtime NFL quarterback P.J. Walker.

The 29-year-old spent three years on the practice roster with the Indianapolis Colts after going unselected in the 2017 NFL Draft. In 2020, he led the XFL in passing yards and passing touchdowns as a member of the Houston Roughnecks and signed with the Carolina Panthers after the league folded.

The five-foot-eleven, 215-pound passer spent three seasons in Carolina, throwing for 1,461 yards, five touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. He also rushed 18 times for 50 yards and started seven games with the team, posting a record of 4-3.

Walker spent the 2023 season with the Cleveland Browns, throwing for 674 yards, one touchdown, and five interceptions. He made two starts with the team, winning one.

The native of Elizabeth, N.J. was in training camp with the Seattle Seahawks earlier this year but was released as part of final cuts.

Walker played collegiately at Temple University, throwing for 10,668 yards, 74 touchdowns, and 44 interceptions. He also carried the ball 341 times for 771 yards and nine scores.

The Stampeders (4-10-1) will host the Edmonton Elks (5-11) on Saturday, Oct. 12 with kickoff slated for 3:00 p.m. EDT.