The Falcons officially brought linebacker Jalon Walker’s season to an end on Thursday.
Walker was placed on injured reserve after tearing his ACL in practice this week. The 2025 first-round pick will have surgery and then spend the coming months working his way back to health for his third season.
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The NFL’s daily transaction report shows that the Falcons filled the open roster spot by claiming defensive back Keidron Smith off of waivers. He was cut by the Jets on Wednesday.
Smith had 15 tackles in three games for the Jets last season. He had seven tackle in nine appearances for the Broncos in 2024.
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