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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Totals 67 yards in Week 2 blowout loss
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Cooper Rush
Benched after rough showing
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Kyle Pitts Sr.
Records first catch of season
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Drake London
Leads team with modest totals
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Bijan Robinson
Subdued production in ugly loss
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Tua Tagovailoa
Out for Week 2
Tagovailoa (oblique) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Michael Penix Jr.
Could start in Week 3
Penix (knee), who has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers, could be cleared to start Thursday's game against the Packers in Week 3, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Cooper Rush
Announced as Week 2 starter
Coach Kevin Stefanski said Friday that Rush will start Sunday's contest against the Panthers, Daniel Flick of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Tua Tagovailoa
Doubtful for Sunday
Tagovailoa (oblique) is doubtful for Sunday's game versus the Panthers, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Michael Penix Jr.
Ruled out for Week 2
Penix (knee) won't play in Sunday's game against the Panthers, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.