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Falcons training camp

Atlanta Falcons practice during training camp at the Falcons training complex in Flowery Branch.

Falcons wide receiver Roddy White straps on his helmet (teammates Steven Jackson (left) and Julio Jones can be seen in the reflection on the visor) as the team prepares to practice during training camp at the Falcons' practice facility, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013, in Flowery Branch.

Falcons' rookie defensive back Desmond Trufant (left), pushes off teammate Troy Sanders as they run through a drill.

Atlanta Falcons defensive back Thomas DeCoud (right) leads teammates in a drill during training camp Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013, in Flowery Branch.

Falcons wide receiver Marcus Jackson (left) misses a pass as teammate Terrence Johnson trails him on the play.

Falcons players walk onto the field to start practice during training camp at the team's practice facility, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013, in Flowery Branch.

Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (center) jokes with teammates during practice Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013, in Flowery Branch.

Falcons' Joplo Bartu stretches while wearing knee and thigh pads during training camp. The NFL is making players wear knee and thigh pads this season--even if some of them don't like it. The mandatory leg padding is back for the first time since 1994, when it was dropped because it was too tough to enforce.

Falcons running back Steven Jackson catches a pass during training camp at the team's practice facility in Flowery Branch.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan encourages teammates Roddy White (left) and Steven Jackson as he calls a play Monday during training camp at the team's practice facility in Flowery Branch.

Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84) huddles with teammates Monday during training camp at the team's practice facility in Flowery Branch. White will take a franchise-record streak of six straight seasons with more than 1,000 yards receiving into 2013. White says he knows expectations have changed for him and the Atlanta Falcons.

New Falcons running back Steven Jackson (right) talks with head coach Mike Smith Monday during training camp at the team's practice facility in Flowery Branch.

Falcons wide receiver Roddy White catches the ball Monday during training camp at the team's practice facility in Flowery Branch.

Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones prepares to run a drill during training camp Monday at the team's practice facility in Flowery Branch.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan looks downfield to throw a pass Monday during training camp at the team's practice facility in Flowery Branch.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Sean Renfree, a seventh-round draft pick this year, warms up Monday during training camp at the team's practice facility in Flowery Branch.

Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (left) autographs a football while leaving the field with teammate Julio Jones Monday following practice during training camp at the team's practice facility in Flowery Branch.

Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith talks to guard Justin Blalock (63) during training camp at the Falcons training complex in Flowery Branch.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) shown on the field during training camp at the Falcons training complex in Flowery Branch.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White catches a pass during training camp at the Falcons training complex in Flowery Branch.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Dominique Davis (4) passes the ball on the field during training camp at the Falcons training complex in Flowery Branch.

Atlanta Falcons tight end Levine Toilolo (80) catches a pass during training camp at the Falcons training complex in Flowery Branch.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drew Davis (19) takes part in a punt block drill during training camp at the Falcons training complex in Flowery Branch.

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Kroy Biermann (71) warms up on the field during training camp at the Falcons training complex in Flowery Branch.

Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) catches a pass during training camp at the Falcons training complex in Flowery Branch.

Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Sean Weatherspoon (56) watches practice on the field during training camp at the Falcons training complex in Flowery Branch.

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Falcons wide receiver Roddy White straps on his helmet (teammates Steven Jackson (left) and Julio Jones can be seen in the reflection on the visor) as the team prepares to practice during training camp at the Falcons' practice facility, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013, in Flowery Branch.

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