Photos: Falcons open training camp in Flowery Branch

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Photos: Falcons open training camp in Flowery Branch

Players hit the practice field Wednesday, July 26 for first practice.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) prepares to throw during the first day of 2023 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp at Atlanta Falcons Corporate Headquarters and Training Facility, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Flowery Branch. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) smiles during the first day of 2023 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp at Atlanta Falcons Corporate Headquarters and Training Facility, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Flowery Branch. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith speaks to the media before the first day of 2023 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp at Atlanta Falcons Corporate Headquarters and Training Facility, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Flowery Branch. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) waits his turn during the first day of 2023 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp at Atlanta Falcons Corporate Headquarters and Training Facility, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Flowery Branch. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Feleipe Franks (15) warms up during the first day of 2023 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp at Atlanta Falcons Corporate Headquarters and Training Facility, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Flowery Branch. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) takes a water break during the first day of 2023 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp at Atlanta Falcons Corporate Headquarters and Training Facility, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Flowery Branch. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith instructs during the first day of 2023 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp at Atlanta Falcons Corporate Headquarters and Training Facility, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Flowery Branch. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III (30) smiles as he and teammates warm up during the first day of 2023 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp at Atlanta Falcons Corporate Headquarters and Training Facility, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Flowery Branch. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons running back Carlos Washington Jr. (28) runs a drill during the first day of 2023 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp at Atlanta Falcons Corporate Headquarters and Training Facility, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Flowery Branch. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Clark Phillips III (34) and other players wait their turn during the first day of 2023 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp at Atlanta Falcons Corporate Headquarters and Training Facility, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Flowery Branch. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) throws a ball during the first day of 2023 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp at Atlanta Falcons Corporate Headquarters and Training Facility, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Flowery Branch. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mack Hollins (18) runs a drill during the first day of 2023 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp at Atlanta Falcons Corporate Headquarters and Training Facility, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Flowery Branch. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Keilahn Harris (86) runs a drill during the first day of 2023 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp at Atlanta Falcons Corporate Headquarters and Training Facility, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Flowery Branch. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Zay Malone (82) runs a drill during the first day of 2023 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp at Atlanta Falcons Corporate Headquarters and Training Facility, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Flowery Branch. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons assistant general manager Kyle Smith speaks to the media before the first day of 2023 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp at Atlanta Falcons Corporate Headquarters and Training Facility, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Flowery Branch. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons players warm up during the first day of 2023 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp at Atlanta Falcons Corporate Headquarters and Training Facility, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Flowery Branch. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith watches during the first day of 2023 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp at Atlanta Falcons Corporate Headquarters and Training Facility, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Flowery Branch. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Logan Woodside (11) prepares to throw during the first day of 2023 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp at Atlanta Falcons Corporate Headquarters and Training Facility, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Flowery Branch. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons (from left) cornerback Jeff Okudah (1), cornerback Dee Alford (20) and safety Jaylinn Hawkins (32) wait their turn during the first day of 2023 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp at Atlanta Falcons Corporate Headquarters and Training Facility, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Flowery Branch. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) and cornerback Dee Alford (20) wait their turn during the first day of 2023 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp at Atlanta Falcons Corporate Headquarters and Training Facility, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Flowery Branch. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Feleipe Franks (15) runs a drill during the first day of 2023 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp at Atlanta Falcons Corporate Headquarters and Training Facility, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Flowery Branch. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) talks with Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) during the first day of 2023 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp at Atlanta Falcons Corporate Headquarters and Training Facility, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Flowery Branch. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons DeAngelo Malone (51) runs a drill during the first day of 2023 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp at Atlanta Falcons Corporate Headquarters and Training Facility, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Flowery Branch. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Slade Bolden (89) runs a drill during the first day of 2023 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp at Atlanta Falcons Corporate Headquarters and Training Facility, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Flowery Branch. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) runs a drill during the first day of 2023 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp at Atlanta Falcons Corporate Headquarters and Training Facility, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Flowery Branch. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) prepares to throw during the first day of 2023 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp at Atlanta Falcons Corporate Headquarters and Training Facility, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Flowery Branch. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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