TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Michael Penix | #9 |
 Kirk Cousins | #18 |
 Emory Jones | #15 |
 Easton Stick | #12 |
 Bijan Robinson | #7 |
 Tyler Allgeier | #25 |
 Carlos Washington | #26 |
 Jashaun Corbin | #30 |
 Elijah Dotson | #41 |
 Nathan Carter | #38 |
TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0.588 |
| 2 |  Atlanta Falcons | 8 | 9 | 0 | 0.471 |
| T3 |  New Orleans Saints | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0.294 |
| T3 |  Carolina Panthers | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0.294 |
After moving back and selecting Walker at No. 15 overall in the 2025 Draft, the Falcons traded up to double-dip on versatile linebackers and took James Pearce 11 picks later. The rookies share physical traits and playing styles, but Walker played more ILB in college. Even if Walker plays inside, he'll be part of blitz packages. Inside, Kaden Ellis returns as a starter, and it's unclear if Troy Andersen can ever stay healthy. Atlanta also added ILB Divine Deablo. Outside, Leonard Floyd replaced Matthew Judon, with Arnold Ebiketie returning. The Falcons had 31 sacks last year, second fewest in the NFL.
