Photos: Falcons practice in pads for first time

Atlanta Falcons

Photos: Falcons practice in pads for first time

Atlanta Falcons take to practice field Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2020, at Flowery Branch facility for the first time in pads this preseason.

Falcons head coach Dan Quinn and quarterback Matt Ryan speak during Atlanta's first practice in full pads Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, in Flowery Branch.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws a pass during Atlanta's first practice in full pads Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, in Flowery Branch.

New Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst (81) makes a catch during Atlanta's first practice in full pads Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, in Flowery Branch.

Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage (83) works with Jordan Miller (28) and Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Christian Blake (13) during Atlanta's first practice in full pads Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, in Flowery Branch.

Falcons wide receiver Christian Blake (13) runs after a catch during Atlanta's first practice in full pads Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, in Flowery Branch.

Falcons running back Ito Smith (25) runs a drill during Atlanta's first practice in full pads Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, in Flowery Branch.

Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) walks to his next drill during Atlanta's first practice in full pads Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, in Flowery Branch.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) and receiver Julio Jones (11) run drills during Atlanta's first practice in full pads Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, in Flowery Branch.

Falcons offensive tackle Jake Matthews (70) makes a catch during warm up drills in Atlanta's first practice in full pads Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, in Flowery Branch.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) and wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) stretch during Atlanta's first practice in full pads Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, in Flowery Branch.

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Falcons head coach Dan Quinn and quarterback Matt Ryan speak during Atlanta's first practice in full pads Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, in Flowery Branch.

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