Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Jalon Walker will miss the 2026 season with a torn ACL, the organization announced Wednesday. He immediately bolstered the Falcons’ pass rush, recording 36 tackles, 5.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery in a strong rookie campaign. The future of the Falcons’ pass rush this season is murky, as Walker’s counterpart, James Pearce Jr., could be awaiting a suspension following an offseason arrest . Walker expressed his excitement about the upcoming season after the Falcons’ first day of training camp. He said he stayed local during the offseason, splitting his training between the Falcons practice facility and the University of Georgia.