Photos: Falcons hit the field for organized team activities

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Photos: Falcons hit the field for organized team activities

Coach Arthur Smith and the Falcons were on the practice field Wednesday as the team went through an OTA session in Flowery Branch.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) makes a catch during OTAs at the Atlanta Falcons Training Camp, Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) makes a catch during OTAs at the Atlanta Falcons Training Camp, Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Keilahn Harris (86) makes a catch during OTAs at the Atlanta Falcons Training Camp, Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) warms-up during OTAs at the Atlanta Falcons Training Camp, Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) reaches for the goal line during OTAs at the Atlanta Falcons Training Camp, Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith walks on the practice field during OTAs at the Atlanta Falcons Training Camp, Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons defensive back Jeff Okudah (1), right, and defensive back Micah Abernathy (29) participate in a drill during OTAs at the Atlanta Falcons Training Camp, Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons defensive back Jeff Okudah (1), right, talks with defensive back Micah Abernathy (29) during OTAs at the Atlanta Falcons Training Camp, Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Troy Andersen talks to members of the media following OTAs at the Atlanta Falcons Training Camp, Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London talks to members of the media following OTAs at the Atlanta Falcons Training Camp, Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London talks to members of the media following OTAs at the Atlanta Falcons Training Camp, Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons defensive back Micah Abernathy talks to members of the media following OTAs at the Atlanta Falcons Training Camp, Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Rookie running back Bijan Robinson, the eighth pick in April's NFL draft, participated in Wednesday's organized team activities in Flowery Branch.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) talks with an assistant coach during OTAs at the Atlanta Falcons Training Camp, Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith walks on the practice field during OTAs at the Atlanta Falcons Training Camp, Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Troy Andersen (44) warms-up during OTAs at the Atlanta Falcons Training Camp, Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder throws during OTAs at the Atlanta Falcons Training Camp, Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in Flowery Branch, Ga. Also shown is quarterback Austin Aune. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder talks with teammates during OTAs at the Atlanta Falcons Training Camp, Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in Flowery Branch, Ga. Also shown is quarterback Austin Aune. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith speaks to members of the media during OTAs at the Atlanta Falcons Training Camp, Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Arthur Smith has had records of 7-10 in each of his two seasons as head coach. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Arthur Smith has named second-year player Desmond Ridder as the starting quarterback as preparations continue for the 2023 season.

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith speaks to members of the media during OTAs at the Atlanta Falcons Training Camp, Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) makes a catch during OTAs at the Atlanta Falcons Training Camp, Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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