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The Bow Tie Chronicles: Falcons putting in the work during OTAs

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris watches players run drills during an NFL football mini training camp practice on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

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Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris watches players run drills during an NFL football mini training camp practice on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
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May 22, 2024

In the 465th episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, host D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution discusses the work that the Falcons are putting in during their organized team activities.

Also, coach Raheem Morris, linebackers Troy Andersen and Kaden Elliss and safety Jessie Bates III stop by to discuss the offseason and joint practices with the Dolphins.

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Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.

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