Walker, who’s been limited in training camp because of a minor hamstring injury, will play against the Lions in the Falcons’ first exhibition game, coach Raheem Morris said. The team is counting on the first-round edge rusher to provide an immediate impact on a defense desperate for someone to disrupt the opposing quarterback.

According to a report from NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Atlanta Falcons are signing right tackle Kaleb McGary to a two-year, $30 million extension. McGary was entering the final year of his contract.