Overview
- Wallace posted his retirement message on Instagram on Friday, July 17, 2026, captioning a short video “Walk-on. Undrafted. 8 years. Retired.”
- He rose from a University of Alabama walk-on to sign with the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2018 and earned a full-time starting role there.
- Wallace spent his best years with the Bills, then signed a multi-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers where he produced team-high turnover moments, and played for the Denver Broncos in 2024.
- An injury during the Jacksonville Jaguars' 2025 preseason sidelined him for that year and preceded his decision to retire; his career totals reported across outlets are 96 games, 72 starts, and 12 interceptions.
- Wallace leaves the league with roughly $13.5 million in reported career earnings and a rare longevity record for an undrafted player, highlighting how persistence can sustain an NFL career even without being drafted.