Photos: Atlanta Falcons practice in Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Atlanta Falcons

Photos: Atlanta Falcons practice in Mercedes-Benz Stadium

The Atlanta Falcons hold an open practice Sunday, July 29, 2018, in front of more than 60,000 inside Mercedes- Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) after catching a ball during open practice Sunday, July 29, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Quarterback Matt Ryan soaks in the atmosphere during the Falcons' open practice Sunday, July 29, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) takes a snap during open practice Sunday, July 29, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Fans look up as the roof opens during a ceremony before the Falcons open practice Sunday, July 29, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Linda Smoot (left) Beverly Mays (center) and Ana Brown take a selfie before attending the Falcons open practice Sunday, July 29, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Fans make their way to Mercedes-Benz Stadium Sunday, July 29, 2018, for the Falcons open practice in Atlanta.

Light shines on Atlanta Falcons tight end Jaeden Graham as the roof opens during open practice Sunday, July 29, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) passes during open practice Sunday, July 29, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) reaches up to make a catch during open practice Sunday, July 29, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons players line up during open practice Sunday, July 29, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Deadrin Senat (94) and linebacker Vic Beasley (44) during open practice Sunday, July 29, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Fans lined up to pose photos with the Atlanta Falcons cheerleaders before the Falcons open practice, Sunday, July 29, 2018, in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons long snapper Josh Harris (center) talks with kicker Matt Bryant (3) during open practice Sunday, July 29, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Christian Blake (15) makes a catch during open practice Sunday, July 29, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (81) makes a catch while being defended by safety Keanu Neal (22) during open practice Sunday, July 29, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs the ball during open practice Sunday, July 29, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff looks on during open practice Sunday, July 29, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Fans make their way to Mercedes-Benz Stadium Sunday, July 29, 2018, for the Falcons open practice in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) catches a ball during open practice Sunday, July 29, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) stretches during open practice Sunday, July 29, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) looks to pass during open practice Sunday, July 29, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons fullback Daniel Marx (40), running back Devonta Freeman (24) and offensive guard Ben Garland (63) during open practice Sunday, July 29, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) makes a catch during open practice Sunday, July 29, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) makes a catch while being defended by linebacker Emmanuel Smith (53) during open practice Sunday, July 29, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons players run a drill during open practice Sunday, July 29, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) after catching a ball during open practice Sunday, July 29, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

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