Moves to injured reserve
The Falcons officially placed Walker (knee) on injured reserve Thursday, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.
Walker was carted off the field at the end of Tuesday's practice, and he was diagnosed with a torn ACL in his left knee a day later, thereby putting an end to his second campaign. He made an impact as a 2025 first-round pick last year, totaling 36 tackles, including 5.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and one pass defense in 15 regular-season games. The likes of Cameron Thomas, Samson Ebukam and Azeez Ojulari are poised for more pass-rush reps alongside starter James Pearce this season.
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Jalon Walker
ACL tear confirmed
Walker has been diagnosed with an ACL tear, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Jalon Walker
Torn ACL likely
Walker is believed to have suffered a torn ACL during Tuesday's practice, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Jalon Walker
Carted off with apparent leg injury
Walker was carted off the field with an apparent left leg injury at Tuesday's practice, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Tua Tagovailoa
Trending toward Week 1 start
Tagovailoa (back) is trending toward being the Falcons' Week 1 starting quarterback, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Tua Tagovailoa
To be 'limited' Tuesday
Coach Kevin Stefanski said Tagovailoa (back) will be "limited" at Tuesday's practice, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.
Bijan Robinson
Agrees to three-year extension
Robinson and the Falcons agreed to terms Tuesday on a three-year extension worth up to $75 million, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Tua Tagovailoa
Resumes 11-on-11 work
Tagovailoa (back) returned to 11-on-11 drills Monday, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Michael Penix Jr.
Preseason usage TBD
Head coach Kevin Stefanski said Friday that Atlanta's starters will likely see action in the team's first and third preseason games, but it remains to be seen whether Penix (knee) will be ready to take the field by then, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Tua Tagovailoa
Full return TBD
Tagovailoa (back) did not take part in team drills Friday due to a "precautionary thing" related to back tightness and said he is unsure when he will be fully cleared for on-field activities, Marc Raimondi of ESPN reports.
Jahan Dotson
Working as starter
Dotson is playing with Atlanta's first-team offense at training camp, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.