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Falcons face new questions about Pearce's future with the team as pass-rush leader faces charges

Following the arrest of James Pearce Jr. on Saturday night, the Atlanta Falcons face troubling questions about the standout rookie’s immediate and long-term future with the team

FEBRUARY 8 • Associated Press

Logs 5.5 sacks in rookie season Walker appeared in 14 games for the Falcons in 2025 and finished with 36 tackles (24 solo), including 5.5 sacks, one pass defense, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.

Impact The Falcons committed to their defense in the 2025 NFL draft by selecting both Walker and James Pearce in the first round. Walker missed two games in October due to a groin injury and played well in his return with 4.0 sacks over his next four outings. However, he logged one tackle or less in six of the Falcons' last seven games of the season, and that lack of production may have been due to a quad injury he sustained in early December. Still, Walker finished second among rookies in sacks behind Pearce (10.5), and the Falcons can feel some confidence in their defense moving forward with their two young pass rushers.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

2025 Rookie Class Highlights | Top plays from Atlanta Falcons defensive rookies Watch top plays from defensive rookies James Pearce Jr., Xavier Watts, Jalon Walker, and Billy Bowman Jr. in the 2025 season.

JANUARY 30 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Improved pass rush helps Falcons defensive coordinator Ulbrich stay on new coach Stefanski's staff

The Atlanta Falcons are retaining defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich on new coach Kevin Stefanski’s staff

JANUARY 19 • Associated Press

The Top Offseason Goal for Every NFL Team That Missed the Playoffs

What do the 18 teams who missed the NFL playoffs need to do in order to make the postseason next year? Here's our No. 1 offseason goal for a...

JANUARY 9 • FOX SPORTS

The Top Offseason Goal for Every NFL Team That Missed the Playoffs

Falcons owner Blank reveals plan for management changes following the firings of Morris and Fontenot

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank has revealed in a letter to fans that Sunday night’s firings of coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot are not the only moves pla...

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Falcons fire coach Raheem Morris, GM Terry Fontenot hours after finishing 8-9 season

The Atlanta Falcons have fired coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Bijan Robinson, Drake London & others on the Falcons win over the Saints | Press Conference Bijan Robinson, Drake London, Jessie Bates III, James Pearce Jr., Chris Lindstrom, Tyler Allgeier, Jalon Walker, Divine Deablo and Dee Alfor...

JANUARY 5 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons beat Saints 19-17 to hand division title to Panthers. Atlanta fires coach and GM hours later

Dee Alford’s red-zone interception stopped a potential go-ahead drive by New Orleans, and the Atlanta Falcons beat the Saints 19-17 to give the NFC South title to the Carolina Pant...

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Tyler Shough outruns Jalon Walker for TD | Saints-Falcons Highlights | 2025 NFL Week 18 Saints rookie QB Tyler Shough shows off his wheels, outrunning Falcons linebacker Jalon Walker for a touchdown in Week 18 of the 2025 NFL se...

JANUARY 4 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

NFC South rivals Falcons and Saints are looking to place encouraging final touch on losing seasons

The Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints have similar goals of trying to complete losing seasons on high notes that offer hope the momentum can carry into 2026

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Brutal 2025 NFL re-draft drops Falcons fans into a multiverse of misery Imagine there's a world where the Atlanta Falcons don't come away with Jalon Walker or James Pearce during the 2025 NFL Draft.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Falcons' Morris still seeking ways to 'mimic' the Rams' winning formula entering Monday night game

Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris says he has tried to “mimic and mock” the Los Angeles Rams' winning formula

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Falcons' rookie duo are quietly validating Terry Fontenot's career-defining gamble NFL draft analyst Bucky Brooks believe the Atlanta Falcons struck gold in drafting Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Falcons' sixth sack of 'TNF' comes via Jalon Walker on third-down at the two-minute warning Atlanta Falcons defensive end Jalon Walker sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Set to play against Tampa Walker (quadriceps) is active for Thursday's game against the Buccaneers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Walker practiced in limited fashion throughout the week after exiting Atlanta's Week 14 loss early due to a quad injury. Even with the short turnaround, Walker will be able to suit up against Tampa Bay and should play around half of the team's defensive snaps.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable for TNF Walker (quadriceps) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Buccaneers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Walker picked up a quad injury during Atlanta's loss to Seattle in Week 14 and has been limited in practice since, meaning his status for Thursday's game could legitimately come down to the wire. If the rookie first-round pick isn't able to suit up versus Tampa Bay, Arnold Ebiketie and James Pearce will both be candidates to benefit from increased defensive snaps.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

2025 NFL Defensive Tiers Week 15: Texans in Class of Their Own; Eagles Step Up

Here's our ranking of all 32 NFL defenses entering Week 15, led by the Texans, who may have one of the league's best of the past decade.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

2025 NFL Defensive Tiers Week 15: Texans in Class of Their Own; Eagles Step Up

Deemed limited Tuesday Walker (quadriceps) was estimated as a limited participant in Tuesday's practice walkthrough.

Impact Walker had to leave Sunday's loss to Seattle early after hurting his quad in the first half. He's been deemed limited in each of the Falcons' two walkthroughs this week, so his status is very much up in the air ahead of Thursday's Week 15 matchup versus Tampa Bay. If Walker can't play against the Bucs, Arnold Ebiketie and James Pearce could both be in line for more defensive snaps than usual.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Raheem Morris gives promising Jalon Walker injury update after Falcons' Week 14 loss Jalon Walker should be back in the lineup for the Atlanta Falcons in Week 15 despite the short week.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

The Falcons are already looking ahead to 2026 after another lost season

With a month to go in the regular season, the Atlanta Falcons are already looking ahead to 2026

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Latest Jalon Walker injury updates after Falcons' rookie leaves game vs. Seahawks The Atlanta Falcons will be facing an uphill battle in Week 14 as Jalon Walker is questionable to return due to injury.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Leaves game with quad injury Walker (quadriceps) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Walker is having his quad injury evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. Arnold Ebiketie and James Pearce are in line for more snaps at the edge rusher position for as long as Walker is out of the game.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jalon Walker, James Peace Jr. proving to be Falcons' dynamic duo The Falcons' pair of rookie pass rushers are having strong first seasons.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Darnold and Seahawks are looking to continue strong season against Cousins and struggling Falcons

The Seattle Seahawks are tied for the NFC West lead at 9-3 and have momentum following a shutout win over Minnesota as they visit the struggling Atlanta Falcons

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

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