2017 Atlanta Falcons: 5 things to know about minicamp

The defending NFC champion Falcons are set to wrap up their offseason program with a three-day minicamp that runs Tuesday through Thursday.

The Wednesday practice, which starts at 2:05 p.m., will be open to the public.

This will be the final time the coaching staff gets an up-close look at the 90-man roster before the team reconvenes for training camp in late July.

Here are five major issues the Falcons will consider while evaluating the mandatory minicamp:

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