Delanie Walker could be set for another stint with the 49ers. On Wednesday, the free agent tight end will workout for head coach Kyle Shanahan & Co., according to NFL.com’s Mike Garafolo (on Twitter). 
In August of last year, the Ravens and Patriots both expressed interest in Walker. However, he skipped the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which gave him an opportunity to get back to 100% health. That’s good news, because the final couple of seasons with the Titans were marred by injuries.
A late-bloomer, Walker never did a ton as a receiver during his first seven years in the NFL with the 49ers. Then, in 2013, he hooked on with the Titans and became one of the most productive tight ends in the NFL for a half decade, making three straight Pro Bowls from 2015-17.
An ankle injury limited him to only one game in 2018, and more ankle issues limited him to seven in 2019. In his last healthy season in 2017, he had 74 catches for 807 yards and three touchdowns. He’ll turn 37 in August, but he could be a solid supporting TE to star George Kittle.
He wasn’t really a “late bloomer,” it had alot more to do with him being behind Vernon Davis on the 49ers depth chart. He showed alot of flashes as their second tight end, and took the money and starting opportunity that came with signing with the Titans.
49er fans were pretty upset to see him go, but it was just simply the right move for Walker. In SF, he would have always played second fiddle to one of the league’s best and most athletic TE’s
delanie was a HUGE part of our back to back NFC Championship runs and i want him back.