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Falcons lose Jalon Walker for 2026 after torn ACL at camp

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:15:00 -0400

FLOWERY BRANCH — The Falcons’ Year-2 leap for Jalon Walker is over before the first preseason snap.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Atlanta News First reported that Walker, Atlanta’s 2025 first-round draft pick, tore his ACL during Tuesday’s training-camp practice and will miss the entire 2026 season. The Falcons confirmed the season-ending diagnosis Wednesday after Walker was carted off the field Tuesday with a left-leg injury and could not put weight on the leg as he was helped into the locker room.

Falcons open Flowery Branch to fans Monday as camp week continues

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:15:00 -0400

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — After a weekend that sold out Saturday’s open session, the Atlanta Falcons turn the calendar to another public look at AT&T Training Camp on Monday morning.

The club’s official training-camp page lists Monday, Aug. 3, at IBM Performance Field with a 9:15 a.m. start. Free tickets are required for admission. The same schedule shows additional open practices Tuesday at 1:55 p.m., Wednesday and Friday at 9:15 a.m., a Saturday Night Lights session Aug. 8 at Lanier High School, and more Flowery Branch dates the following week before joint practices with the Indianapolis Colts on Aug. 19–20 in Indianapolis.

Undrafted QB Jack Strand draws raves as Falcons camp navigates injuries

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 05:25:00 -0400

FLOWERY BRANCH — Atlanta Falcons training camp has turned into an unexpected showcase for an undrafted rookie while the quarterback room works through injuries, roster churn, and a heavy personal loss on the coaching staff.

ESPN Falcons reporter Marc Raimondi’s continually updated camp file said Friday that Jack Strand, a 6-foot-4, 240-pound product of Division II Minnesota State–Moorhead, has taken the majority of 11-on-11 reps with Tua Tagovailoa (tight back) and Michael Penix Jr. (right knee) not fully cleared. On Friday, Strand was 7-of-8 passing in those team periods and completed his first six throws.