Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Jalon Walker is feared to have torn his ACL, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Steve Wyche. Walker sustained the injury during practice on Tuesday and will undergo an MRI to confirm the severity. The second-year linebacker was carted off the field, unable to put weight on his left leg, eliciting an emotional response from his teammates. Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski ended practice early following the incident.

Walker, the No. 15 pick in last year's draft, was a key pass rusher for the Falcons. He was one of two first-round pass rushers selected by the team, alongside James Pearce Jr. The versatile 6-foot-2, 245-pounder played both edge rusher and outside linebacker. As a rookie, the former Georgia star recorded 36 tackles and 5.5 sacks.