Falcons Lose Jalon Walker for the Season After ACL Tear in Coaching Camp

Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Jalon Walker will miss all the 2026 NFL season after tearing his left ACL throughout a non-padded coaching camp apply on August 4, the staff confirmed Wednesday, ESPN and NFL.com reported.

Walker went down on an 11-on-11 play late in apply on the staff’s facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, was attended to by trainers, and was carted off the sphere whereas teammates took a knee round him, based on NFL.com. Atlanta ended the session instantly after.

Outside linebackers coach John Timu known as the harm a “huge loss” when chatting with reporters Wednesday, ESPN reported.

“That’s the worst part of this game, seeing stuff like that. Knowing him and his personality, I foresee him healing up and coming back and being the guy he was again.”

— Jake Matthews, Falcons offensive deal with, through CBS Atlanta