Mykal Walker

This trio of inside linebackers were an important part of the 2022 defense's growth last season, but with a new defensive coordinator coming in, will the Falcons choose to keep the trio together? 

The Falcons defensive coordinator broke down a moment in Sunday's loss to the Chargers that shows him why this defense is trending in the right direction. We take a look at said moment. 

Plus we take a look at the Falcons second half to see if Atlanta really did go away from the run when it mattered most. 

What was the difference in the Falcons Week 9 loss? Defensive and offensive captains say it had to do with what they weren't able to do in critical down situations.

Darren Hall to get first start on the road in Week 7. Why it's actually not that big of a deal. 

ILB Mykal Walker was ruled out on Friday, but what of TE Kyle Pitts and OLB Ade Ogundeji who were listed as questionable? 

The 49ers come into Atlanta with a banged up defense. Can the Falcons take advantage? 

Falcons redzone defense continues to pay it forward in last two wins. 

Your questions get answers in this Friday Bair Mail

Unwavering confidence, hard work has eased transition to signal-caller status

A number of players are fighting for roster spots. Who are they? And what are their chances of surviving a 53-man cut down? 

The Falcons hosted the Jaguars for the first of two joint practices on Wednesday. Here's your recap of the afternoon. 

Scott makes his picks for who makes the 53-man roster. Tori gives her rebuttal. 

The veteran inside linebacker reportedly underwent a shoulder procedure during the offseason. 

Tori answers questions about her favorite topic: Dean Pees' defense. 

Falcons inside linebackers coach breaks down new-look position group

Tori and Scott highlight their most pressing questions this week. 

Walker played a rotational role up to this point. He's ready to for more responsibility during a transitional year for the Falcons. 

Atlanta officially adds Troy Andersen and DeAngelo Malone to the roster. 

On a cold day in Montana, Andersen blazed bright enough for the Falcons to see. 

Oluokun was arguably one of the most dynamic Falcons defenders in 2021, but he's a free agent in 2022. Do the Falcons have the means to sign him? 

This is a must-win game for the Falcons, and 49ers, too. Exactly who comes out on top has a number of playoff implications for the NFC.

The Falcons put themselves in the right position to be successful in win over Carolina

The Falcons forced three turnovers and Mykal Walker's pick-six was the team's second in as many games.

Tori's Takeaways: Line of scrimmage flips the script from week before

Mykal Walker speaks to the media about his mindset after the Monday night game.

Mykal Walker speaks to the media after win against the Chicago Bears.

Mykal Walker speaks to the media about continuing the physicality to the next game.

Linebacker, Mykal Walker speaks to the media after overtime win over the Carolina Panthers.

Inside linebacker Mykal Walker joins Tori McElhaney for the fourth episode of the Falcons in Focus podcast. Walker dives into the joys of fatherhood, friendship with Foye Oluokun and growing up with a twin brother. He also discusses whether or not he actually believes in twin telepathy as a twin himself.

Mykal Walker speaks to the media about playing together through challenges.

Mykal Walker is mic'd up against the Seattle Seahawks.

Mykal Walker speaks to the media about how this team is not going to quit.

Watch Grady Jarrett, Arnold Ebiketie, Lorenzo Carter and Mykal Walker make big time plays on defense.

Mykal Walker speaks to the media following the Atlanta Falcons loss to the New Orleans Saints

Mykal Walker is Mic'd up throughout practice at AT&T Training Camp

Mykal Walker speaks to the media about the opportunity at the AT&T Training Camp

Watch the 10 best highlight plays made by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2021 NFL season.

Watch some of the top ranked plays from the Atlanta Falcons 2021 season.

Tight end Lee Smith was mic'd up for the first time in his 11 year career in Sunday's game in Buffalo.

D.J. Shockley breaks down Mykal Walker's pick-six off of Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers.

Arthur Smith speaks on Cordarrelle Patterson's versatility, the team's improvement from the start of the season, and being pleased about the running game trending upwards.

Mike Davis speaks to the media after the win over the Carolina Panthers.

Mykal Walker speaks to the media after his big day against the Panthers.

Grady Jarrett speaks to the media after the victory over the Panthers.

A.J. Terrell speaks to the media after the 29-21 win against the Panthers.

Arthur Smith speaks to the media after the win in Carolina.

Scott, Kris and Tori break down an essential victory over the Carolina Panthers that kept the Falcons in the NFC playoff mix and how they responded well from disappointing recent results. They dissect why the Falcons have improved on defense and in the rushing attack, and how that could help them stay in the hunt down the stretch.

Timecodes:

(00:00:00): Intro, biggest takeaways

(00:04:19): Falcons defense 'took it personal,' responded well in Panthers rematch

(00:09:11): Why run game has found consistency

(00:14:33): Falcons MVPs against Panthers (and they're not the usual suspects)

(00:20:35): The importance of the Falcons win, and what's required moving forward

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Atlanta Falcons linebacker Mykal Walker intercepts Cam Newton's pass for a pick six against the Carolina Panthers.

Can't Miss Play: Atlanta Falcons linebacker Mykal Walker takes pick-six to the house for 67 yards against the Carolina Panthers.