Delanie Walker Injury: Updates on Titans TE's Hamstring and Return

Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker was dealing with a hamstring injury that forced him to miss Week 3 against the Oakland Raiders, but he is ready to return.

Continue for updates.

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Walker Active vs. Texans

Sunday, Oct. 2

The Titans announced that Walker is ready to play against the Houston Texans in Week 4.

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Latest on Walker's Practice Status

Friday, Sept. 30

Jim Wyatt of Titans Online reported Walker took part in Friday's practice. 

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Mularkey Comments on Walker's Playing Status

Wednesday, Sept. 28

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey said he thinks Walker will be able to play on Sunday against Houston, per Wyatt.

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Walker Injury Deprived Mariota of Favorite Target

With quarterback Marcus Mariota at the helm in 2015, Walker broke out to the tune of a career-high 94 catches for 1,088 yards and six touchdowns. In fact, Walker led all tight ends in receptions while ranking fifth with 13 catches of at least 20 yards. 

Following his breakout campaign, Walker signed a three-year, $14.7 million contract extension that includes $8.2 million guaranteed. 

"They invested in me once before, and now they have done it again, and I am not going to let them down," Walker said, per Wyatt. "I am going to go out there and give it all I’ve got. I am a hard worker on the field and off the field. I do a lot in the community, so I am kind of grounded here in Nashville."

In two games this season, Walker has posted nine catches for 125 yards and one touchdown. 

Walker is Mariota's favorite target, so losing the veteran pass-catcher for any sort of extended stretch would've hindered the offense's potential. Jace Amaro figures to slot in as the primary replacement if Walker is sidelined again.