MYKAL WALKER NEWS

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

Falcons finally finding some success with running game

First-year coach Arthur Smith has been adamant that the Atlanta Falcons can run the ball effectively no matter the opponent

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • Associated Press

Huge draft day decision on horizon for Panthers: QB or OT?

The slumping Carolina Panthers appear destined to have a top 10 pick in next year’s NFL draft

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • Associated Press

Mykal Walker recaps his pick six against the Panthers Mykal Walker speaks to the media after his big day against the Panthers.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Mykal Walker breaks down his big interception Mykal Walker of the Falcons describes his interception and return for a touchdown in the 29-21 victory over the Panthers.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • AJC.COM

Sideline Access: Mykal Walker Interception Atlanta Falcons linebacker Mykal Walker intercepts Cam Newton's pass for a pick six against the Carolina Panthers.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Can't Miss Play: Mykal Walker takes pick-six to the house for 67 yards Can't Miss Play: Atlanta Falcons linebacker Mykal Walker takes pick-six to the house for 67 yards.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • NFL.COM

Logs 12 tackles in win Walker recorded 12 total tackles (six solo) while also recording a quarterback hit in Sunday's 21-14 win over the Jaguars.

Impact In the absence of star linebacker Deion Jones, Walker emerged as Atlanta's top linebacker and a major contributor in the win. Walker had a breakout game Sunday in which he led the Atlanta defense in tackles. The 24-year-old recorded more total tackles this week than he has the entire rest of the season.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Walker will draw a start for the Falcons on Sunday against the Jaguars, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Walker will step into greater opportunity with Deion Jones (shoulder) set to miss Sunday. Selected in the fourth round of the 2020 draft, Walker has played a limited role this season, totaling 11 tackles on 59 defensive snaps.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Prescott, Cowboys say lesson learned as Mahomes, Chiefs loom

Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys believe they are the team that blew out Atlanta, not the one that was dominated by double-digit underdog Denver when a six-game winning streak e...

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • Associated Press

Falcons highlights: LB Mykal Walker stops Browns on fourth down On the Browns’ first drive, Falcons LB Mykal Walker broke up a pass intended for tight end Austin Hooper on fourth down.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Night and Day: How Mykal Walker grew exponentially in one NFL offseason Fresno State product feeling more confident heading into second season

AUGUST 6, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Watch: Falcons LB Mykal Walker makes impressive interception Walker, a fourth-round pick out of Fresno State, excelled in pass coverage as a rookie season and looks to be picking up where he left off.

JULY 31, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Mykal Walker arrives at training camp Falcons linebacker Mykal Walker arrives at training with more muscles and an eagerness to get to work under new coaching staff.

JULY 27, 2021 • AJC.COM

Falcons LB Mykal Walker contemplating a number change The NFL relaxed their number policy rule this offseason. One of the changes allows linebackers to wear jersey numbers 1-59 and 90-99. While...

MAY 22, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Earns six starts during rookie year Walker registered two tackles during Atlanta's Week 17 loss to the Buccaneers, closing out the 2020 season with 45 tackles, one pass deflection and a forced fumble over 16 games.

Impact The fourth-round rookie from Fresno State totaled six starts on the 2020 campaign, fielding a workload of 24.1 defensive snaps per game. Walker endured mixed results in coverage, as he conceded a 110.3 passer rating on a limited sample of 15 targets. He was, however, relatively reliable as a tackler, establishing a 4.3 percent missed tackle rate. Falcons linebackers Walker and Deion Jones each remain under contract through 2023, but Foyesade Oluokun only has one year left on his current deal.

JANUARY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mykal Walker named to 2020 PFF All-Rookie Team The Atlanta Falcons' linebacker earned a 74.0 overall grade, including a 90.7 grade in coverage

JANUARY 5, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

All clear Thursday Walker (shoulder) was a full participant during Thursday's practice, Tori McElhaney of The Athletic reports.

Impact Walker has yet to miss a game this season while battling through hamstring and shoulder injuries, so it's a good sign that he's on track for Week 15. The rookie out of Fresno State has had a solid first year in the NFL, compiling 38 tackles (28 solo), one pass brake up and a forced fumble through 13 games. Now cleared from injury, expect Walker to handle his usual starting role at linebacker for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons come up short as Ryan's Hail Mary falls flat

Matt Ryan and Julio Jones couldn’t connect on a 39-yard Hail Mary pass as the ball fell to the end zone turf and Atlanta lost 21-16 to the New Orleans Saints

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • Associated Press

Banged up against Saints Walker (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup against New Orleans.

Impact Walker exited during the first half of the NFC South tilt, depleting Atlanta's linebacking corps alongside Deion Jones and Foyesade Oluokun. The fourth-round rookie has garnered just 19 combined defensive snaps over his past two outings, but he does have three starts to his name along with 26 tackles and a forced fumble on the year. He recorded one pass deflection prior to his Week 11 exit.

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE