Morris characterized it as "nothing long term" and the plan was to have Walker, the former UGA star taken 15th overall by the Falcons in the most recent draft, back in practice at some point today and going full speed independently as the team exercises caution with him.

The NFL's social media account posted a video of Walker working out with his former Georgia teammate, Nolan Smith, on the Fourth of July. Falcons head coach Raheem Morris praised Walker for having "captain-like traits" during the team's mandatory minicamp.

The Atlanta Falcons have gone through their last two practices without first-round pick Jalon Walker. The rookie seemingly vanished without any real update on his status. With fans starting to panic,