Falcons at Work
Defense digs in ahead of Redskins | Falcons at Work
The Atlanta Falcons begin preparations for the Washington Redskins, who they will face in week three of the preseason on Thursday night. Look at the best photos of the defense and more in this gallery.

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Adrian Clayborn #99 runs a drill during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones #45 runs a drill during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Cominsky #50 runs a drill during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Del'Shawn Phillips #46 makes a catch during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Ra'Shede Hageman #90 runs a drill during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker De'Vondre Campbell #59 runs a drill during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons middle linebacker Duke Riley #42 runs a drill during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Chase Middleton #35 runs a drill during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Cominsky #50 runs a drill during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Tre' Crawford #49 runs a drill during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Jermaine Grace #53 cools off during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones #45 runs a drill during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Jess Simpson, defensive line coach, works with Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Ra'Shede Hageman #90 during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker De'Vondre Campbell #59 runs a drill during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Chase Middleton #35 runs a drill during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Bruce Carter #55 runs a drill during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker De'Vondre Campbell #59 runs a drill during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett #97 runs a drill during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Del'Shawn Phillips #46 runs a drill during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Head coach Dan Quinn directs during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal #22 looks on during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Jake Matthews #70 makes a catch during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 makes a catch during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Linebackers coach Jeff Ulbrich coaches during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal #22 runs the bags during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Chris Odom #91 runs a drill during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons offensive guard Jamon Brown #68 looks on during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takk McKinley #98 runs a drill during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Tre' Crawford #49 runs a drill during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Taveze Calhoun #39 looks on during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 runs during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons tight end Luke Stocker #80 warms up during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Defensive assistant Aden Durde during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

DUPLICATE*Atlanta Falcons defensive back Jayson Stanley #23 hydrates with Gatorade during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Jalen Myrick #30 looks on during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Jalen Myrick #30 looks on during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 runs during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper #81 makes a catch during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 makes a catch during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Cominsky #50 stretches during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal #22 looks on during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Jake Matthews #70 runs during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter speaks to Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Matt Gono #73 during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).

Atlanta Falcons offensive guard Adam Gettis #72 during practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons).