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Falcons' Jalon Walker leaves practice on cart, feared to have torn ACL

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Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Falcons' Jalon Walker leaves practice on cart, feared to have torn ACL

Summary

Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Jalon Walker left Tuesday’s practice on a cart due to a knee injury. Sources report that there are fears he may have torn his ACL, but an MRI is pending for confirmation. Walker, selected 15th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, was expected to start as a weak-side linebacker this season. If the injury is confirmed, he would miss the entire 2026-2027 season, posing a challenge for the Falcons to replace his production. Defensive end Cameron Thomas may step up in the event of Walker’s potential absence.

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Status Watch

•Jalon Walker left practice on August 4 with a knee injury.
•Sources fear he has torn his ACL, pending MRI results.
•Walker was expected to start as weak-side linebacker this season.
•He recorded 5.5 sacks during his rookie season.
•Cameron Thomas may replace Walker if the injury is confirmed.

Latest Updates

7:30 AMYahoo Sports — Falcons edge Jalon Walker carted off practice field with leg injury
11:20 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons Fear the Worst After Huge Injury News
8:50 PMESPN — Sources: Falcons' Walker feared to have torn ACL
8:23 PMCBS NFL — Jalon Walker injury: Falcons EDGE feared to have torn ACL in latest blow to Atlanta's defense, per report
8:03 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Falcons fear Jalon Walker suffered torn ACL
8:01 PMYahoo Sports — NFL insider gives injury update on Falcons LB Jalon Walker
7:56 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons EDGE Jalon Walker leaves practice on cart, feared to have torn ACL: Reports

What they're saying

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The Atlanta Falcons may have suffered a devastating blow before the 2026 season has even started. Second-year edge rusher Jalon Walker was carted off the field during Tuesday’s training camp practice, and the Falcons reportedly fear he suffered a torn ACL. Walker is expected to undergo an MRI to determine the full extent of the…
— Yahoo Sports

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Atlanta Falcons edge Jalon Walker, the second-year defensive edge out of the University of Georgia, went down with a leg injury. The fear is that he has a torn ACL and will miss the entire season.
— Yahoo Sports