Falcons announce 2008 training camp dates

EDITOR'S NOTE: For up-to-date training camp information and to view the Fan Guide to the event, visit the Russell Falcons Training Camp homepage.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- For the fourth consecutive year, the Falcons will hold Russell Falcons Training Camp at the team’s Flowery Branch headquarters. Atlanta’s 43rd training camp will be held from July 25-August 15, with select morning and afternoon practices open to the public.

The Falcons will hold 30 practices, which include 13 two-a-day sessions. Atlanta will travel to Jacksonville on August 9 for its first preseason contest followed by two home preseason games against Indianapolis the day after training camp breaks (August 16) and Tennessee (August 22). The Falcons will conclude the 2008 preseason schedule with a meeting against the Baltimore Ravens on August 28 at M&T Bank Stadium.

On Friday, August 1, the team will hold a scrimmage at Mill Creek High School at 7:15 p.m. The high school is located in Hoschton, Georgia and the scrimmage is open to the public. The Falcons will also be conducting a mock game the following day at the Georgia Dome. Kickoff is slated for noon and the game is open to the public. Both events are signature pieces of Allstate All-Access Weekend.

RELATED LINKS:

• SCHEDULE: Track practice dates on the Events Calendar
• BLOG: So What Do You Do in Flowery Branch?
• GAMES: View the Falcons 2008 preseason and regular season schedule
• THE BRANCH: Directions to Flowery Branch | Map of the Area
• FAQ:  Frequently Asked Questions About Training Camp 
• ROSTER: Click here for the Falcons roster (downloadable rosters coming soon) 
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Training Camp Practices Open to the Public
Gates open one (1) hour prior to the start of practice

NOTE: Practice times are subject to change, follow the schedule day-by-day on the Events Calendar .