Falcons training camp Day 6 news, standouts, interviews, injuries - The Falcoholic
The Atlanta Falcons' training camp was cut short following a serious injury to pass rusher Jalon Walker. Meanwhile, the team celebrated a contract extension for running back Bijan Robinson.
Why it matters
Training camp injuries and contract negotiations are critical developments for NFL teams as they prepare for the upcoming season.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The end of the Falcons’ sixth training camp practice overshadowed everything else that happened on Tuesday.
Jalon Walker, the second-year pass rusher who’s coming off of a fantastic rookie season, went down with what’s assumed to be an ACL tear during two-minute drills in Tuesday’s afternoon practice.
The other big news from Tuesday was, of course, Bijan’s contract extension, which was fantastic news to wake up to. It’s well-deserved and locks up the best back in the NFL right now in Atlanta through his prime years.
Here’s all of Jeanna’s reporting from Tuesday’s practice in the Feed:
Falcons training camp Day 6 notes and quotes:
* Prior to practice, head coach Kevin Stefanski told the media that the Falcons were back in shells today, not full pads. At this point of training camp league rules prohibit back-to-back padded practices.
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