MYKAL WALKER NEWS

Absent from practice Walker (groin) is not practicing Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Walker was forced out of Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers due to a groin injury, and it appears he isn't yet ready to resume practicing. In the event that Walker isn't available Week 6 versus the 49ers, Troy Andersen will be primed to handle an increased role.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arthur Smith on Deion Jones trade, Mykal Walker and the current Falcons linebacker room The consistency of this linebacker core has been a stand out through all five games

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons LB Mykal Walker Suffers Injury vs. Bucs; Will He Return? Atlanta Falcons linebacker Mykal Walker has left Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to injury.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Questionable with groin injury Walker is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Tampa Bay due to a groin injury, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Walker led the team with 11 tackles before leaving the contest with a groin injury in the third quarter. His absence will be a big blow to Atlanta's defense and will likely thrust Troy Andersen into a larger role moving forward.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high 11 stops in win Walker recorded 11 tackles (eight solo) during Sunday's 23-20 win over the Browns.

Impact Walker paced the team and set a season high with 11 stops, giving him 33 tackles, two pass defenses, one sack and one interception through four games. The third-year linebacker is taking full advantage of his new role in the absence of Foye Oluokun and Deion Jones (shoulder) and will look to continue his solid production against Tampa Bay in Week 5.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bair Mail: On Troy Andersen, Mykal Walker and Rashaan Evans, Marcus Mariota and Desmond Ridder, plus some Dee Alford talk Your questions get answers in this Friday Bair Mail

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Mykal Walker speaks on playing together through challenges | Press Conference Mykal Walker speaks to the media about playing together through challenges.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Mykal Walker is live and "Myk'd" against the Seattle Seahawks Mykal Walker is mic'd up against the Seattle Seahawks.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Solid outing in Week 3 win Walker registered nine tackles and one pass defense during Sunday's 27-23 win over the Seahawks.

Impact Walker notched a season-high nine stops but finished second on the team in tackles behind Rashaan Evans. Across three games, Walker has played nearly every defensive snap and totaled 22 tackles, two pass defenses and one interception.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons LB Mykal Walker Developing Into Franchise Cornerstone Mykal Walker has made quite the jump this season. As the green dot linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons, Walker’s communication skills are bei...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

'Be that guy': Why Mykal Walker is ready for golden Falcons opportunity Unwavering confidence, hard work has eased transition to signal-caller status

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Records first interception of 2022 Walker recorded seven tackles (five solo) and one interception during Sunday's 31-27 loss to the Rams.

Impact Walker intercepted a pass intended for Copper Kupp around midfield and returned it 21 yards to set up the Falcons' first touchdown of the game. Across two games, the third-year linebacker has recorded 13 tackles, giving him a solid floor in IDP formats, but he's also displayed his playmaking skills by adding a pick in Week 2 after notching a sack and forced fumble in the season opener.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mykal Walker 'this team is not going to quit' | Press Conference Mykal Walker speaks to the media about how this team is not going to quit.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Mykal Walker picks off Stafford's middle throw for key Falcons takeaway Atlanta Falcons linebacker Mykal Walker picks off Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford's middle throw for a key Falcons takeaway.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

'Top Shelf' Falcons LB Mykal Walker Looks to Command Atlanta Defense Walker is entering his third NFL season with the Falcons.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Mykal Walker, Rashaan Evans are the new sheriffs in middle of Falcons defense FLOWERY BRANCH – As the Falcons inch closer to the regular season, the middle of the defense is starting to take on a new look.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • AJC.COM

Camp Report: Arthur Smith updates on Drake London's status, Mykal Walker, Kyle Pitts vs. A.J. Terrell and more Pitts also receiving praise for his blocking abilities this training camp

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Plays one series Friday Walker registered one tackle across 10 defensive snaps during Friday's preseason opener against the Lions.

Impact Walker, along with the rest of Atlanta's starting defense, played just one drive, which ultimately ended in a Detroit touchdown. The 2020 fourth-round pick has appeared in every game for the Falcons since being drafted but saw more time on special teams (385 snaps) than he did on defense (186) last year. However, with Foye Oluokun gone and Deion Jones' (shoulder) future uncertain, Walker has a chance to open the 2022 campaign with a sizable role.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons LB Mykal Walker Stepping Up To The Plate in 2022? Walker has a tall task ahead of him this season.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Mykal Walker is Mic'd up at AT&T Training Camp | Wired Mykal Walker is Mic'd up throughout practice at AT&T Training Camp

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

'Flying Around': Falcons LB Mykal Walker Camp Update - Fill LB Void? Mykal Walker is entering his third season in the league.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

LB Mykal Walker: Falcons Best-Kept Secret? Walker is in line for a bigger role entering the new season.

JULY 16, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Frank Bush on Rashaan Evans, Troy Andersen, Mykal Walker Falcons inside linebackers coach breaks down new-look position group

JULY 6, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Breaking down Mykal Walker's pick-six vs. the Carolina Panthers ' Film Review D.J. Shockley breaks down Mykal Walker's pick-six off of Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Runs back 66-yard pick six Walker recorded one interception for a touchdwon in Sunday's 29-21 win over the Panthers.

Impact The pick-six was Walker's lone statistic over five defensive snaps. The backup linebacker still operates as a depth option at the position (single-digit defensive snaps in 11 of 13 games) while seeing the majority of his playing time come on special teams (15 or more snaps in all but one game this season). He now sits at 23 tackles (nine solo), one interception and one fumble recovery on the season.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE