Atlanta Falcons pass-rusher Jalon Walker is feared to have suffered a torn ACL at practice Tuesday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Steve Wyche.
The 22-year-old will undergo an MRI to confirm the injury. Walker's teammates took a knee around him after the injury occurred, and he was later carted off the field. The team ended practice early as a result.
Atlanta selected Walker in the first round of the 2025 draft. He suited up in 15 games last season, making nine starts while playing just over 50% of the team's defensive snaps.
Walker produced 36 tackles, nine quarterback hits, and 5.5 sacks as a rookie. He also recorded 29 pressures, and his 11% pressure rate ranked fourth among all defensive rookies who played at least 200 pass rush snaps, according to TruMedia.
Multiple serious injuries have occurred among the NFC South to start camp; Carolina Panthers edge rusher Nic Scourton and New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Bryan Bresee both recently suffered season-ending injuries.
