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Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson throws a pass during a drill at the NFL football team's practice facility Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

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The Falcons signed punter Bradley Pinion to a one-year contract. (JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION)

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Falcons add veteran punter to their roster

Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) is shown during minicamp at the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility Wednesday, June 15, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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Falcons receiver Olamide Zaccheaus had a taste of being in the playoff chase last season. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Falcons owner Arthur Blank's team has made many changes since last season. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

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Deshaun Watson settles 20 civil suits, still faces possible NFL suspension

Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Marlon Davidson (90), Nick Thurman (91), and Timothy Horne (93) participate in a drill during minicamp at the Atlanta Falcons training facility Wednesday, June 15, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. Also shown is Atlanta Falcons defensive line coach Gary Emanuel, left. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Falcons to open 13 training camp practices to public

Falcons quarterbacks Marcus Mariota (left) and Desmond Ridder will compete for the starting job when training camp begins. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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The Falcons signed defensive lineman Jalen Dalton and offensive lineman Jonotthan Harrison to one-year contracts, the team announced Thursday. (JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION)

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Falcons sign two, release two after minicamp

Falcons defensive back Casey Hayward, left, talks with defensive back Corey Ballentine (39) during minicamp at the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Falcons defensive coordinator Dean Pees is optimistic his defense will be much improved this season. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

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Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota practices during OTA at the Falcons Practice Facility, May 26, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) runs during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in South Bend, Ind. Cincinnati won 24-13. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

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American Team quarterback Malik Willis of Liberty (7) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NCAA Senior Bowl college football game, Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

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061522 Flowery Branch: Atlanta Falcons defensive back Casey Hayward (29) is shown during minicamp at the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility Wednesday, June 15, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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061422 Flowery Branch: Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) is shown during minicamp at the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility Tuessday, June 14, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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061422 Flowery Branch: Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) is shown during minicamp at the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility Tuessday, June 14, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith addresses the media on the last day of OTA at Falcons training facilities in Flowery Branch on Thursday, June 9, 2022. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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