Falcons Jalon Walker Out For the Year With Knee InjuryAtlanta Falcons outside linebacker Jalon Walker will miss the 2026 season with a torn ACL, the organization announced Wednesday. The Falcons selected Walker with the No. 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.