MYKAL WALKER NEWS

Joins active roster The Steelers elevated Walker to their active roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Browns.

Impact The 26-year-old was added to Pittsburgh's active roster to ensure depth at inside linebacker, as the team has already lost Kwon Alexander (Achilles), Cole Holcomb (knee) and Chapelle Russell (undisclosed) to injuries thus far. Walker's last in-game action came with the Falcons in 2022, when he started 12 games and tallied 107 total tackles.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Falcons coach Arthur Smith on releasing Mykal Walker Credit: D. Orlando Ledbetter/The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

AUGUST 15, 2023 • AJC.COM

Falcons move on from linebacker Mykal Walker FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Linebacker Mykal Walker, who started 20 games over the last three seasons for the Falcons, was released on Sunday.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Falcons cut 2022 starting linebacker Mykal Walker, sign USFL's Frank Ginda

The Falcons waived 2022 starting linebacker Mykal Walker on Sunday and signed linebacker Frank Ginda, the 2023 USFL defensive player of the...

AUGUST 13, 2023

Falcons cut 2022 starting linebacker Mykal Walker in surprise move

The Atlanta Falcons have waived 2022 starting linebacker Mykal Walker

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mykal Walker details why he fits Ryan Nielsen's system and excitement  for what's next | Falcons Final Whistle Falcons linebacker Mykal Walker joins Scott and Tori to break down his solid start to camp, why he fits Ryan Nielsen's defense so well and w...

AUGUST 3, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Rashaan Evans, Mykal Walker, Troy Andersen: Will Atlanta keep their 2022 ILBs together in 2023? - Falcons breakdown This trio of inside linebackers were an important part of the 2022 defense's growth last season, but with a new defensive coordinator coming...

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Posts first 100-plus tackle season Walker registered 107 tackles (56 solo), six pass defenses, two interceptions, one sack and one forced fumble across 16 appearances during the 2022 campaign.

Impact Walker opened the season as a starter, posting 101 tackles, two interceptions and one sack across the first 12 games of the campaign. However, following Atlanta's Week 14 bye, he was replaced by rookie second-round pick Troy Andersen and saw just 39 defensive snaps over the final four games of the season. Overall, Walker's season totals look promising, but it appears he'll have an uphill battle for playing time during the final year of his rookie contract.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Modest production in Week 13 Walker notched eight tackles (two solo) during Sunday's 19-16 loss to the Steelers.

Impact Walker recorded at least eight tackles for a sixth straight game. Across 12 appearances, the third-year linebacker has totaled 101 tackles, six pass defenses, two interceptions, one sack and one forced fumble.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons not as fortunate in one-possession games this season

Following a 19-13 loss at Washington, the Atlanta Falcons are 4-5 in one-possession games after going 7-2 in such situations last year

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records second interception Walker notched nine tackles (one solo) and one interception during Sunday's 19-13 loss to Washington.

Impact Walker picked off a pass from Taylor Heinicke intended for Jahan Dotson late in the second quarter and returned it 12 yards to set up a potential last-second field goal to end the first half. Across 11 appearances, Walker has totaled 93 tackles, six pass defenses, two interceptions, one sack and one forced fumble.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mykal Walker looks like Heinicke's intended WR on INT for Falcons Atlanta Falcons linebacker Mykal Walker looks like Taylor Heinicke's intended wide receiver on interception for the Falcons as time winds do...

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons Highlights: LB Mykal Walker intercepts QB Taylor Heinicke WATCH: #Falcons LB Mykal Walker intercepts Commanders QB Taylor Heinicke just before halftime

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

All-around performance in win Walker recorded eight tackles (three solo), including one for loss, and two pass defenses during Sunday's 27-24 win over the Bears.

Impact Walker finished with at least eight stops for the seventh time over his last eight appearances and notched a season-high two pass defenses. Across 10 games, the third-year linebacker has totaled 84 tackles, one sack, one interception and one forced fumble.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mykal Walker speaks post game | Press Conference | Falcons vs. Bears Mykal Walker speaks to the media after win against the Chicago Bears.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Eight tackles in defeat Walker registered eight tackles (five solo) during Thursday's 25-15 loss to the Panthers.

Impact Walker was able to finish tied with Richie Grant for second on the team with eight takedowns, though his five solo efforts were the second highest outright. Over the last three games, the linebacker has produced 28 tackles while playing nearly every defensive snap.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nine tackles in loss Walker recorded nine tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Chargers.

Impact Walker finished third on the team in tackles behind Rashaan Evans and Richie Grant and notched at least nine tackles for the fifth time this season. Across eight appearances, the third-year linebacker has recorded 68 tackles, two pass defenses, a sack, an interception and a forced fumble.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Team-high 11 tackles in win Walker recorded 11 tackles (eight solo), including one for loss, during Sunday's 37-34 win over the Panthers.

Impact Walker returned from a one-game absence in Week 7 and recorded a season-low four tackles, but he bounced back Sunday by recording at least 11 tackles for the third time during the campaign. Across seven appearances, the third-year linebacker has already set a new career high with 59 stops while adding one sack, one interception and one forced fumble.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mykal Walker: "That was a roller coaster" | Press Conferences Linebacker, Mykal Walker speaks to the media after overtime win over the Carolina Panthers.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Returns as a full participant Walker (groin) practiced in full Thursday.

Impact Walker opened the week as a limited participant during Wednesday's session after he missed Sunday's contest versus the 49ers due to a groin issue. However, his ability to return to full participatipon Thursday suggests he's ready to go for Week 7's game versus the Bengals. Across the first five games the 25-year-old suited up for, he amassed 44 tackles, one sack, one interception and one forced fumble.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons Injury Update: A.J. Terrell, Mykal Walker Set to Play vs. Bengals? The Atlanta Falcons have released their first official injury report of the week, providing insight on the latest status of cornerback A.J....

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Returns to practice Wednesday Walker (groin) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, Scott Bair of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Walker didn't practice at all before being ruled out for Week 6 due to a groin injury he picked up a week prior. He'll have two more opportunities to upgrade to a full participant before the Falcons need to make a decision on his status for Week 7.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 6 Walker (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the 49ers, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Walker recorded 11 tackles before leaving Atlanta's Week 5 loss to Tampa Bay in the third quarter due to a groin injury. The Falcons' leading tackler was unable to practice Wednesday or Thursday and will presumably get another day off Friday as he turns his sights on suiting up for Week 7. In his absence, rookie second-round pick Troy Andersen, who recorded career highs in tackles (five) and defensive snaps (27) in Week 5, will likely replace Walker in the starting lineup, and fellow inside linebacker Rashaan Evans figures to see increased production as well.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons Injury Report: Will Starting LB Mykal Walker Play vs. 49ers? Entering Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers, the Atlanta Falcons are beginning to receive indications about the status of linebac...

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Falcons injury report: Updating status of Kyle Pitts, Mykal Walker, two other starters as 49ers practice prep begins Elijah Wilkinson, Ade Ogundeji also on Wednesday participation report

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM