*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:49, 20 March 2022 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19:32, 10 September 2016 (UTC)
On 31 January 2014, Chalmers signed for Falkirk on loan until the end of the 2013–14 season.[16] He made his Falkirk debut at left-back in a 2–0 defeat to Queen of the South at Palmerston Park on 8 February 2014.[17] In his spell at Falkirk, he made a total of 11 appearances. He was injured for the Bairns'Scottish Premiership play-off campaign, meaning his last appearance came in a 3–1 home win against Alloa on 3 May 2014.[18] Afterwards, he returned to Celtic.[19]
After his return, Chalmers was given another chance under new manager, Ronny Deila. However, multiple injuries such as persistent groin and hip problems reduced his playing time much further.[12] At the end of the 2014–15 season, Chalmers was released by the club.[12]
Motherwell
On 4 June 2015, Chalmers signed for Scottish Premiership club Motherwell on a two-year contract.[20] Upon signing for the club, he said the move might not have happened had Motherwell lost to Rangers in the play-offs.[21][22] He made his debut on 1 August 2015, in a 1–0 win against Inverness Caledonian Thistle.[23] He was released by the club in May 2017, at the end of his contract.[24][9]
Joe Chalmers is the current number 8 for Scottish championship side dunfermline athletic. With 0 goals and 30+ assists. Joe Chalmers has sealed himself as there number 1 midfielder
Ayr United
In September 2020, Chalmers joined Ayr United on a two-year deal.[26]
Dunfermline Athletic
On 24 January 2022, Chalmers joined Dunfermline Athletic for an undisclosed fee on an 18-month contract.[27]