Breaking news: Atlanta Falcons Key Player Suffers A Career-Ending injury..

The news was revealed by Coach Arthur Smith during his press conference on Monday.

On the game’s fourth play, a third-down stop, Jarrett was temporarily knocked down and eventually staggered off the field. After spending a few minutes in the blue injury tent located behind the bench, he walked to the locker room accompanied by trainers and medics.

In the second half, he reappeared wearing street clothes and sitting on the bench.

Since Smith replaced Dan Quinn as the team’s defensive coordinator three years ago, Jarrett, 30, has been the lone steadfast member of Atlanta’s defense. Along with A.J. Terrell, he is one of the two defensive players who has been with the Falcons since 2020.

Since then, he has been a dominant force in the middle of the defense, starting each and every game.

Over his career, he has accumulated 443 tackles, 68 tackles for loss, and 34 sacks.

Although Jarrett’s departure will be felt in terms of leadership, Atlanta’s defensive strategy may not alter as a result of his departure.

Speaking on Sunday, safety Jessie Bates III said, “He’s a leader in this locker room.” However, his voice will continue to be heard. We shall not fear.”

Along with David Onyemata and Cassie Campbell, Jarrett has started defensive line rotations in a two-line scheme used by coach Ryan Nielsen. At times, a second unit has entered the game to try and keep the defensive line fresh.

“I don’t think there will be much of a change in the fundamentals of how we run the defense,” defensive lineman Ta’Quon Graham told ESPN on

“I think it is going to be the next man up mentality if he happens to be out or whatever the case may be, I think the next person will step up and fill in as best as they can.”

After Jarrett’s injury, the majority of his snaps with the first unit were taken by LaCale London of Atlanta. The Falcons have a strong defensive line group that includes Graham, Joe Gaziano, and Albert Huggins Jr. in addition to Campbell, Onyemata, and London.

Timmy Horne is presently a member of Atlanta’s practice squad. He started five games last season.

In addition, the Falcons acquired defensive lineman Kentavius Street and a 2025 seventh-round draft pick on Monday, trading a 2024 sixth-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles.

with his first season with Philadelphia, the 27-year-old Street had four tackles. He was from New Orleans, where he played under Ryan Nielsen, the current defensive coordinator of the Falcons.

Under Nielsen, Street enjoyed the finest season of his career, recording a career-high 3.5 sacks in addition to 29 tackles with eight quarterback hits.