MYKAL WALKER #43 - LINEBACKER - NEW YORK JETS
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#43 - LINEBACKER - NEW YORK JETS
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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

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
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