5 things we learned about the Falcons this week

FLOWERY BRANCH – It was a busy week for the Falcons with the owner's meeting being held in Boca Raton, Fla.

After the meeting, coach Dan Quinn and general manager Thomas Dimitroff fanned out over the country to conduct some private workouts.

Here are 5 things we learned this week:

1. NO FINE: The Falcons will not be fined for asking a sexual orientation question at the combine. Commissioner Roger Goodell

Credit: D. Orlando Ledbetter

Credit: D. Orlando Ledbetter

and executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent were pleased with the team's quick response and the social responsibility training the coaching staff received.

2. RELIGIOUS LIBERTY BILL: Commissioner Goodell also noted that the league and its owners are closely monitoring the situation in Georgia and if religious liberty becomes law. Atlanta's Super Bowl bid could be in jeopardy.

3. N.C. STATE & FLORIDA VISITS: The Falcons went to N.C. State to look at a couple of prospects. Quinn still has connections in Gainesville after serving as Florida's defensive coordinator. The Falcons are interested in Florida safety Keanu Neal.

4. OHIO STATE VISIT: The Falcons ended their visits in Columbus, Ohio were they are interested in Ohio State linebacker Darron Lee and tight end Nick Vannett.

5. WHEELER BACK IN THE FOLD: The Falcons also re-signed linebacker Philip Wheeler on Thursday. They also had visits from unrestricted free agent linebacker Courtney Upshaw and guard/center Ted Larsen.

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