Atlanta Falcons News - Training Camp

Atlanta released cornerback Bless Austin, offensive lineman Jalen Mayfield, defensive linemen Delontae Scott and Justin Ellis on Saturday.

The Falcons host the Steelers on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. for their third and final preseason game of 2023.

Atlanta closes its preseason Thursday by hosting the Pittsburgh Steelers at 7:30 p.m. in Mercedes-Benz Stadium. 

The Falcons No. 224 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft is fighting for a roster spot. With 53-man roster cutdowns looming, did the Alabama graduate do enough to earn one? 

Atlanta must narrow its current 90-man roster down to 53 men by 4 p.m. next Tuesday.

The veteran tight end has a serious approach to the game, and he's serious because he has goals to reach in 2023. 

Expect an intense battle for final receiver spots on the 53-man roster

Atlanta faces Pittsburgh Thursday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium 

We also discuss the Falcons' salary cap outlook for 2024 and an A.J. Terrell extension

Pitts saw game action against the Bengals on Friday for the first time since Week 11 of 2022 when he injured his knee. 

Plus more notes and observations from practice, including an update on the status of WRs Penny Hart and KhaDarel Hodge. 

Arthur Smith said starters will play, how much or how little will depend on the flow of the game.  

Reid played 12 games at left tackle for Louisville in 2022.

Cincinnati will play the Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Friday night 

Arthur Smith updates status of Cordarrelle Patterson and Mike Hughes.  

Woodside led Falcons to preseason win over Dolphins, vying for spot on 53-man roster.

Atlanta also signed DL Demone Harris, released OL LaColby Tucker.

Plus we take a closer look at the inside linebacker position in the wake of Mykal Walker's release. 

Veteran cornerback has assumed a larger role with Jeff Okudah out dealing with an ankle injury

Falcons coach Arthur Smith has said starters will play against Bengals 

Darby played two seasons in Atlanta after the Falcons drafted him in 2021

Your questions get answers in this Monday mailbag

Austin has three years of NFL experience but did not play in 2022 

Atlanta signed linebacker Frank Ginda in a corresponding move

Frank Ginda joins Falcons linebacker corps

Dee Alford's standout performance in Miami calls back to his inspiring journey to the NFL

Falcons have potential to create explosive rushing attack in 2023

Star defensive lineman ramping up after returning to practice off NFI list

Rookie running back discusses how joint practices vs. Miami played a pivotal role in his process, designed to help him try to make an instant impact

Plus other notes and observations from Day 2 of joint practices at the Dolphins facility. 

Desmond Ridder to lead Falcons into joint practices vs. Miami Dolphins this week

Falcons secondary had resolve tested with Jeff Okudah injury last week

Tre Flowers stepping into first-team role with Jeff Okudah out, plus more notes, observations from practice. 

Veteran defensive lineman hasn't practiced with Falcons since start of training camp

Chris Lindstrom and his teammates will face off against Miami during practice on Tuesday and Wednesday

Veteran receiver with big personality added meditation to his routine two year ago

With cut down day looming at the end of this month, Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney break down who they think are contending for just a few open spots.

With the training camp heat blazing, the wide receiver from Georgia has hopes of making a case for himself on Falcons 53-man roster.  

Veterans took first-team reps opposite A.J. Terrell with Jeff Okudah sidelines due to an ankle injury

Cornerback got carted off practice field on Friday, received MRI after that

Undrafted running back should see significant action during Falcons preseason

Veteran Tre Flowers worked with the first unit in Okudah's absence

Additions come a day after Feleipe Franks and two others were waived/injured and Ethan Greenidge was placed on injured reserve

No. 8 overall NFL Draft pick shares four-bedroom dorm with Ridder, Taylor Heinicke and Logan Woodside

Falcons general manager held a press conference before Wednesday's training camp practice

Plus notes from practice, new addition to one-on-one drills, two linemen are carted off. 

Richie Grant makes a nice pick on team's second practice in pads

The Clark Phillips III, Drake London rivalry continues, Desmond Ridder impressive yet again and Slade Bolden makes play of the day

For the first time since rookie minicamp, the Falcons No. 8 overall pick meets with the media. 

We also provide a Matt Hennessy injury update, discuss another Clark Phillips splash play and more

Arthur Smith updates the status of Eddie Goldman, Bijan Robinson makes play of the day. 

Safety also details how he's building a rapport with Jessie Bates III

Intensity rises as defensive backs and receivers face off.  

From offseason throwing sessions to coaches challenging him to assuming team leadership, Ridder is trying to level up in Falcons training camp

Cordarrelle Patterson meets with the media, Pitts updates on his rehab and a mustachioed man sets the tone. 

Three stars discuss their offseasons, staying healthy and camp life in Atlanta