Falcons’ Jalon Walker to miss the 2026 season with a torn ACL
Summary
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Jalon Walker will miss the entire 2026 NFL season due to a torn ACL in his left leg. Walker got injured during training camp and will be out after a strong rookie season in 2025.Key Facts
- Jalon Walker tore his ACL during a pass-rush play in Falcons training camp.
- Walker was carried off the field and cannot put weight on his left leg.
- He was the Falcons’ first-round draft pick (15th overall) in 2025.
- In his rookie year, Walker made 36 tackles, 5.5 sacks, forced two fumbles, and recovered one.
- His play helped the Falcons go from one of the worst teams in sacks in 2024 to the second-best in 2025.
- Another key Falcons pass rusher, James Pearce Jr., may face suspension after a legal issue.
- The Falcons will rely on other players like Samson Ebukam and Azeez Ojulari to fill Walker’s role this season.
- DeAngelo Malone, another pass rusher, is on the team's reserve/physically unable to perform list.
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