The Atlanta Falcons have already announced that Jeff Ulbrich will be retained as defensive coordinator. With that, it’s expected that most of the defensive staff will return in 2026, but there is one name worth keeping a close eye on — defensive line coach Nate Ollie.
Last year, the Carolina Panthers selected Jalon Walker in endless mock drafts before shocking the world by passing on him when the actual draft came. They took Tetairoa McMillan, and the rest is history.
FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons have several defensive standouts who have taken off during their rookie seasons in the NFL, and that is likely to be reflected with postseason recognitions.
How many of the 53 players in NFL history rack up at least 100 receiving yards and catch a touchdown pass in a Conference Championship game can you name in seven minutes?
Atlanta Falcons rookie Jalon Walker has already made his mark as one of the top rookies in the league. Pro Football Focus contributor Lauren Gray included the former Georgia standout in her ranking of the top 15 rookies of the 2025 season.
The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.
Heading into this season, the Atlanta Falcons made it a priority to address their biggest weakness: the pass rush. Last year, Atlanta finished with the second-fewest sacks in the NFL and graded out as the league’s third-worst pass-rushing team.
The Atlanta Falcons made some serious investments in pass-rushers during the 2025 NFL Draft, but it was an undrafted rookie who raised eyebrows in Week 11.
The Atlanta Falcons finished the 2024 NFL season 31st in the NFL in sacks, a glaring issue that demanded immediate attention. So when the 2025 offseason arrived, Atlanta went to work searching for a solution.
FLOWERY BRANCH, GA – The Atlanta Falcons , losers of four straight games, have been struggling in recent weeks, but it hasn’t been all bad for this team.
The Atlanta Falcons (3-6) lost their fourth straight game as they fell 31-25 to the Indianapolis Colts (8-2) in a Week 10 matchup in Berlin, Germany. The
Adjusting to the NFL can be difficult for rookies, but each season, a few stand out almost immediately. Here are five who stood out in Week 10:
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Jalon Walker has been named the NFL’s Pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of the Week by voters, after his standout performance against the New England Patriots in Week 9.
For teams seeking some under-the-radar help on the edge, Atlanta could have an answer to their needs.
Jalon Walker has missed the last two games with a groin injury, and his absence — particularly in the run game — has been noticeable. The Falcons are hopeful he’ll return this week, and according to head coach Raheem Morris, they plan to expand his role when he does.
There’s palpable excitement for the Atlanta Falcons defense this season. The team spent its first four draft picks on defensive players, and unlike last year’s draft class — which was one of the least productive in league history — four Falcons rookies are expected to have significant roles come Week 1.
Training camp is supposed to be a time of optimism for NFL teams, a moment to gauge the potential stars of tomorrow and fine-tune rosters for the regular season.
Expecting rookies to save the team in the NFL is a sure-fire way of disappointment, and the Falcons are expecting a pair of pass rushers in Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr.
The Falcons have one of the league's smaller classes to sign after taking only five rookies in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Jalon Walker was expected to be a first-round pick on Thursday night, but he fell to the Falcons at No. 15 due to concerns about a shoulder injury, according to Sportskeeda’s Tony Pauline.
For the fifth time in franchise history, the Carolina Panthers have the eighth pick. This year, they’ve been linked to these prospects.
With Cam Ward essentially viewed as a lock to be selected first overall by the Titans, the Browns are a team worth watching closely as the countdown to the draft continues.
The Saints own the ninth selection in the draft, their first top-10 pick since 2008. This year, they’ve been linked to the following players.
According to Joe Person, the Panthers hosted Georgia LB Jalon Walker at their facility for a visit. Person points out Walker did not count toward the 30 prospect limit for official visits because he’s a local prospect.
Height: 6041 (verified) Weight: 236lbs (verified) Year: Redshirt Senior Pro Comparison: Malcolm Koonce Alabama Crimson Tide edge defender Quandarrius “Que” Robinson is a long, fluid pass rusher who plays the game with excellent urgency as a rusher.
The fifth overall pick in April’s draft will be the first big opportunity for this new regime to add a building block.
Here are the results for Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker from the 2025 NFL Combine. The NFL Combine is underway in Indianapolis, Indiana. During the combine,
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