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Despite Jalon Walker set to miss the upcoming season due to injury, the Atlanta Falcons have released this linebacker.

The Atlanta Falcons need a replacement for Jalon Walker, who tore his ACL in practice earlier this week. The 2025 first-round pick recorded 5.5 sacks and forced a pair of fumbles as a rookie and was expected to play a larger role this season, but now, the Falcons need to figure out what to do at a crucial position.

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Jalon Walker will miss the 2026 season with a torn ACL, the team announced Wednesday.

With Jalon Walker out for the season, Josh Kendall of The Athletic listed several options who could replace him.

“The #Falcons have released LB Troy Andersen, their 2nd-round pick in 2022. Injuries have been a major issue, but when healthy, he totaled 135 tackles, a pick-six, and a forced fumble.” Troy Andersen is now eligible to be signed by any of the 32 NFL teams.

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