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Falcons' offseason workouts

New Falcon Steven Jackson takes part in team's offseason workouts on May 29, 2013.

New Falcons running back Steven Jackson is all smiles taking the field for team practice on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, in Flowery Branch. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Falcons defensive end Osi Umenyiora accepts the cheers of his teammates after a drill during team practice on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, in Flowery Branch. Umenyiora is being counted on to stabalize the defensive line and be a pass rusher. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan looks to pass. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Falcons cornerback Asante Samuel clowns around with linebacker Sean Weatherspoon. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Steven Jackson runs an agility drill. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Falcons defensive end Osi Umenyiora stretches for team practice. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Wide receivers Harry Douglas (left) and Julio Jones run a hot potatoes drill. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux is all smiles for the start of Falcons team practice. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan shares a laugh with his teammates stretching for team practice on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, in Flowery Branch. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Falcons defensive coordinator Mike Nolan (left) and head coach Mike Smith lead team practice on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, in Flowery Branch. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Falcons cornerbacks Robert Alford (left) and Robert McClain high step losening up for team practice on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, in Flowery Branch. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan completes a pass.

“He’s an athletic center, a little bit under-sized. But I thought that his play the last two weeks has been good," Falcons coach Mike Smith says of center Joe Hawley.

Running back Steven Jackson catches a pass. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Falcons cornerback Asante Samuel (left) has head coach Mike Smith and quarterback Matt Ryan laughing as he jokes around during team warmups on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, in Flowery Branch. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Defensive coordinator Mike Nolan leads the Falcons defense through drills. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Falcons defensive coordinator Mike Nolan (left) and head coach Mike Smith confer. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Falcons defensive coordinator Mike Nolan keeps his players on the move during drills at team practice on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, in Flowery Branch. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

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New Falcons running back Steven Jackson is all smiles taking the field for team practice on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, in Flowery Branch. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

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