SALISBURY, N.C. — In the middle of a demanding NFL season, Atlanta Falcons rookie Jalon Walker used his lone off-day to return home and give back to the community that raised him.

Walker traveled from Atlanta to Salisbury, North Carolina, to host his first annual turkey drive — a gesture he says was driven by gratitude for the support he’s received throughout his athletic career.

“I got in last night. We have Tuesdays off, so I made it really important to fill my time with something very important to me,” Walker said. “I’m so fortunate and blessed with the platform I have to give back to this community that’s been giving back to me for so long.”

That appreciation was reflected in the turnout. In less than an hour, all 300 meals were distributed to Salisbury families, with cars lining up

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