Falcons’ ACL Blow Opens Door for Perkins | Atlanta Falcons News

Atlanta Falcons’ defense just took a major hit when second-year pass rusher Jalon Walker tore his ACL, sidelining him for the entire season. With their pass-rush depth already thin, the team may be forced to look outside — but there’s a surprising in-house option: rookie Harold Perkins Jr. Drafted as an inside linebacker, Perkins has been dominating first-team reps and boasts elite college sack and TFL numbers from LSU. Despite being undersized for a traditional edge role, his versatility and raw talent could make him the perfect fit to fill Walker’s void — potentially turning him into a surprise weapon on the edge. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f66e24ac7684478e