The timeline for how Sam Walker's Roosters contract negotiations fell apart is laid bare. Sam Walker’s career at the Roosters is in tatters after the premiers sensationally withdrew a $4 million-plus offer on Monday night following a collapse in contract talks with his management. Sam Walker will be heading to NRL free agency from Sunday, 1 November, after he allegedly backflipped on signing a rich, $4-million-plus offer that the club had drawn.