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Jalon Walker may force Falcons to make surprising move at NFL trade deadline

With the emergence of rookie defender Jalon Walker, the Atlanta Falcons could say goodbye to a veteran player at the NFL trade deadline.

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Despite the Atlanta Falcons' 3-3 record, the team has one of the best defenses in the league. Atlanta is allowing just 265.2 yards per game, which ranks second in the NFL this season. First-year defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, and a bunch of talented rookies, have played a pivotal role in the unit developing into one of the best in the league through seven weeks.