Photos: Third day of practice at Falcons training camp

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Photos: Third day of practice at Falcons training camp

Falcons players take the field at training camp on July 31, 2021, at the team's training facility in Flowery Branch.

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith is all smiles leaving the training camp field with his youngest son Liam in his arms after the third day of practice on Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Flowery Branch. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Falcons fans are able to attend practice for the first time since COVID-19 on the third day of training camp on Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Flowery Branch. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker George Obinna runs an agility drill on the third day of training camp practice on Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Flowery Branch. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Falcons first round draft pick tight end Kyle Pitts runs for yardage on the third day of training camp practice on Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Flowery Branch. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Jacob Tuioti-Mariner (top) levels rookie offensive lineman Jalen Mayfield at the line of scrimmage during a play on the third day of training camp practice on Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Flowery Branch. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks (from left) Feleipe Franks, Matt Ryan, and AJ McCarron look to pass while running a drill on the third day of training camp practice on Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Flowery Branch. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Falcons fans are allowed to attend team practice for the first time during the third day of training camp practice with one fan on hand supporting quarterback Matt Ryan on Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Flowery Branch. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan passes to wide receiver Calvin Ridley on the third day of training camp practice on Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Flowery Branch. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (left) gives rookie tight end Kyle Pitts some tips during the third day of training camp practice on Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Flowery Branch. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst cools down wetting his hair on the third day of training camp practice on Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Flowery Branch. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

tlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan breaks into laughter when asked about the head coach Arthur Smith making the offense run a lap around the field after all 11 players messed up a play against the defense on the third day of training camp practice on Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Flowery Branch. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Falcons fans, allowed to attend training camp for the first time since COVID-19, cheer their team on the third day of training camp practice on Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Flowery Branch. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley catches a pass from Matt Ryan on the third day of training camp practice on Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Flowery Branch. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith (right) gives general manager Terry Fontenot a fist bump after speaking to Falcons fans on the third day of training camp practice on Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Flowery Branch. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley holds out the football to break the plane of the goal line after catching a pass on the third day of training camp practice on Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Flowery Branch. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan gives wide receiver Calvin Ridley five after he caught a pass on the third day of training camp practice on Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Flowery Branch. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks (from left) Feleipe Franks, Matt Ryan, and AJ McCarron look to pass while running a drill on the third day of training camp practice on Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Flowery Branch.

Atlanta Falcons running back Mike Davis signals touchdown after the offense scores against the defense on the third day of training camp practice on Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Flowery Branch. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Jacob Tuioti-Mariner (right) levels rookie offensive lineman Jalen Mayfield at the line of scrimmage on the third day of training camp practice on Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Flowery Branch. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan gives the thumbs up after a play on the third day of training camp practice on Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Flowery Branch. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith (left) and offensive coordinator Dave Ragone (far right) look on as Matt Ryan passes against the defense on the third day of training camp practice on Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Flowery Branch. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Juan Green goes up for a one-handed reception on the third day of training camp practice on Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Flowery Branch. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Falcons rookie wide receiver Frank Darby works against cornerback A.J. Terrell after catching a pass on the third day of training camp practice on Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Flowery Branch. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley catches a pass on the third day of training camp practice on Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Flowery Branch. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith is all smiles leaving the training camp field with his youngest son Liam in his arms after the third day of practice on Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Flowery Branch. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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