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051421 Flowery Branch: Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Drew Dalman works from center with quarterback Feleipe Franks during rookie minicamp on Friday, May 14, 2021, in Flowery Branch. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”
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Falcons running back Qadree Ollison (30) and other offensive players warm up during minicamp in Flowery Branch on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
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Falcons quarterback AJ McCarron throws a pass during team practice at minicamp Wednesday, June 10, 2021, in Flowery Branch. McCarron is vying to replace Matt Schaub, who retired after the 2020 season, as Matt Ryan's backup. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)
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Falcons offensive players run a drill during a mandatory minicamp Wednesday, June 9, 2021, in Flowery Branch. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
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What a win for the Hawks!: Once trailing by 26 points, Atlanta finished off an unbelievable comeback with key baskets in the final minute of Wednesday's 109-106 victory over the 76ers in Philadelphia. The best-of-seven series shifts back to Atlanta for Game 6 Friday with the Hawks holding a 3-2 lead.
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Georgia Tech guard Jose Alvarado (10) and forward Moses Wright (5) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Georgia Tech won 81-77 over Duke in overtime. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
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What a win for the Hawks!: Once trailing by 26 points, Atlanta finished off an unbelievable comeback with key baskets in the final minute of Wednesday's 109-106 victory over the 76ers in Philadelphia. The best-of-seven series shifts back to Atlanta for Game 6 Friday with the Hawks holding a 3-2 lead.
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Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan hands off to running back Qadree Ollison (30) while running offensive drills during team practice at minicamp Wednesday, June 10, 2021, in Flowery Branch. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)
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Falcons running back Qadree Ollison (30) and other offensive players warm up during minicamp in Flowery Branch on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
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Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) leads the team on the field to begin organize team activities (OTAs) Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at the team training facility in Flowery Branch. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)
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Rookies in action: Kyle Pitts squares off against Richie Grant during the first day of rookie minicamp for the Falcons Friday in Flowery Branch.
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Florida tight end Kyle Pitts, right, holds a jersey with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after he was chosen by the Atlanta Falcons with the fourth pick in the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan throws a baseball into a net as head coach Arthur Smith looks on during the team's mini camp football practice Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) and quarterback Matt Ryan (2) talk during an NFL football training camp practice Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, Pool)
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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) celebrates with Julio Jones after catching an 8-yard touchdown pass during the first half against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (Bruce Kluckhohn/AP)
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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) catches a touchdown pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
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Falcons head coach Arthur Smith works with the defense during team practice at minicamp Wednesday, June 10, 2021, in Flowery Branch. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)
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June 9, 2021 Flowery Branch - Atlanta Falcons linebacker Mykal Walker (43) runs back to his position during a mandatory minicamp in Flowery Branch on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
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June 9, 2021 Flowery Branch - Atlanta Falcons cornerback Fabian Moreau (22) runs a drill during a mandatory minicamp in Flowery Branch on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
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Falcons head coach Arthur Smith (right) confers with quarterback Matt Ryan during organize team activities (OTAs) Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at the team training facility in Flowery Branch. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)
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Atlanta Falcons wide receivers Greg Dortch (16), Antonio Nunn (86), Russell Gage (4) and Frank Darby (88) get in some work during an NFL football organized team activity in Flowery Branch, Ga., Tuesday, May 25, 2021. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
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