Pearce, Atlanta's rookie pass rusher, has played more snaps than any player on the team in practice and is plenty busy in games, too.

The Atlanta Falcons drafted a pair of bookend pass rushers in the 2025 NFL Draft, and their friendly competition is fueling them to get better.

Atlanta Falcons first-round pick Jalon Walker has returned to practice after missing much of the first week of training camp with a minor hamstring injury.

Falcons first-round pick Jalon Walker has been dealing with a hamstring injury during training camp, but the edge rusher has improved enough to return to the field on a limited basis.

Outside linebackers Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr., saw their first playing time in Falcons uniforms against the Lions.