Falcons Sign Former Bengals Defensive End Cameron Sample to Add Depth After Losing Jalon Walker
With Jalon Walker out for 2026, Bleacher Report says Atlanta should consider re-signing veteran Leonard Floyd, who had 3.5 sacks in 15 games last season.
- On Monday, the Atlanta Falcons signed defensive end Cameron Sample to bolster edge-rushing depth less than one week after star pass rusher Jalon Walker suffered a season-ending knee injury.
- Uncertainty surrounds edge rusher James Pearce Jr., whose status remains unclear as he could face suspension of at least eight games under the NFL's personal conduct policy, The Athletic reported.
- Sample, a 26-year-old former Cincinnati Bengals draft pick, recorded 7 sacks and 26 quarterback hits in 61 career games. He signed with San Francisco in April before his release last week.
- Participating in his first practice on Monday, Sample will acclimate to the roster this week and may see playing time in Friday's preseason game against the Denver Broncos.
- The Falcons continue to rely on edge rushers Samson Ebukam and Azeez Ojulari as defensive anchors, while DeAngelo Malone remains on the reserve/PUP list. These contributors will be critical to maintaining pass-rush pressure.
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Falcons sign former Bengals defensive end Cameron Sample to add depth after losing Jalon Walker
The Atlanta Falcons have signed defensive end Cameron Sample. The move adds depth at edge rusher less than one week after losing Jalon Walker to a season-ending knee injury.
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The Atlanta Falcons signed defensive wing Cameron Sample on Monday, adding depth as a marine hunter outside less than a week after the knee injury that ended Jalon Walker's season.
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