Falcons Lose Walker to ACL Injury | Atlanta Falcons News

Atlanta Falcons’ defense takes a major hit as second-year standout Jalon Walker, a 15th-round draft pick who flashed elite pass-rushing potential as a rookie, is sidelined for the season after tearing his ACL in training camp. Walker’s absence leaves a void that teammates say he was already filling — and the Falcons are scrambling to find a replacement through rotations and cross-training. In a move to bolster depth, they’ve added defensive back Keidron Smith, signaling a team in motion as it adapts to this unexpected setback. 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/251abae56c9d1c21