FLOWERY BRANCH – The Falcons hold their final open OTA session today.

They will also practice on Wednesday and Thursday before taking a short break before the mandatory minicamp

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan. (John Bazemore/Associated Press)

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starts next Tuesday, with open practices Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Children 17 and under are invited to attend Kid’s Day at minicamp on Wednesday, June 17, which will include giveaways, prizes, and appearances by Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders and Freddie Falcon.

Tuesday, June 16

Gates open 12:30 p.m.

Practice begins at 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 17

Gates open at 12:00 p.m.

Practice begins at 1:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 18

Gates open at 10:30 a.m.

Practice begins at 11:30 a.m.

Here are the five things to look for today at the open OTA noncontact practice:

1. The injured: We'll look to see if any of the players working with the trainers have rehabbed enough to return the full duty.

Here’s a list of the working wounded: Safety William Moore (safety), linebacker Brooks Reed (hamstring), center/guard Joe Hawley (knee), tackle Jake Matthews (foot), cornerback Jalen Collins (foot) and center/guard

Falcons offensive guard Chris Chester. (By D. Orlando Ledbetter/dledbetter@ajc.com)

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Peter Konz (knee), Guard/Tackle Sam Baker (knee) and defensive back Dezmen Southward(knee).

2. Chester at center: Chris Chester was at right guard with the second unit last week.

He told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that he was signed to compete for “one of the three” interior positions.

3. Attendance: Guard Jon Asamoah and wide receiver/returner Devin Hester were not at the open OTA practice last week.

4. The rookies: We'll check in on all of the rookies to see if they are catching on to the pro-style practices.

5. A look at the tight ends: Jacob Tamme was stood out in the tight end group. He's a polished route-runner and has some hands.

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