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The Bears claimed linebacker Mykal Walker, a former fourth-round pick, off waivers from the Falcons and waived linebacker Kuony Deng.
Walker, 25, played 49 games for the Falcons in three seasons after they selected him No. 119 overall out of Fresno State in 2020. He played 16 last season, including 12 starts, and was on the field for 69% of their defensive plays. He finished with 107 tackles, two interceptions and a sack.
Walker’s cousin is former standout running back Maurice Jones-Drew.