Julio Jones, Matt Ryan give personal invitation to honorary captain

WR Julio Jones was the first to invite 10-year-old D'Eric Salder to be an honorary captain at the Falcons' upcoming game against the Washington Redskins. QB Matt Ryan confirmed the good news shortly after. Several other players and head coach Dan Quinn took time to meet Salder, who lost his leg due to complications at birth and dreams of playing football.

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WR Julio Jones and D'Eric Salder on the second day of practice. (Photo by Steffenie Burns/Atlanta Falcons)

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July 23, 2019 - QB Matt Ryan with DÕEric Salder, a 10 year old amputee patient, who lost his leg due to complications at birthon the second day of practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

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RB Devonta Freeman and D'Eric Salder on the second day of practice. (Photo by Steffenie Burns/Atlanta Falcons)

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Head coach Dan Quinn and D'Eric Salder on the second day of practice. (Photo by Steffenie Burns/Atlanta Falcons)

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July 23, 2019 - WR Calvin Ridley meets DÕEric Salder, a 10 year old amputee patient who lost his leg due to complications at birth, on the second day of practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

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July 23, 2019 - QB Matt Ryan with DÕEric Salder, a 10 year old amputee patient, who lost his leg due to complications at birthon the second day of practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

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RB Ito Smith and D'Eric Salder on the second day of practice. (Photo by Steffenie Burns/Atlanta Falcons)

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D'Eric Salder on the second day of practice. (Photo by Steffenie Burns/Atlanta Falcons)

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July 23, 2019 - QB Matt Ryan with DÕEric Salder, a 10 year old amputee patient, who lost his leg due to complications at birthon the second day of practice. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

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K Giorgio Tavecchio and D'Eric Salder on the second day of practice. (Photo by Steffenie Burns/Atlanta Falcons)

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CB Desmond Trufant and D'Eric Salder on the second day of practice. (Photo by Steffenie Burns/Atlanta Falcons)

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WR Julio Jones, WR Calvin Ridley, and D'Eric Salder on the second day of practice. (Photo by Steffenie Burns/Atlanta Falcons)

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P Matt Bosher and D'Eric Salder on the second day of practice. (Photo by Steffenie Burns/Atlanta Falcons)

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D'Eric Salder on the second day of practice. (Photo by Steffenie Burns/Atlanta Falcons)

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WR Julio Jones, WR Calvin Ridley, and D'Eric Salder on the second day of practice. (Photo by Steffenie Burns/Atlanta Falcons)

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D'Eric Salder on the second day of practice. (Photo by Steffenie Burns/Atlanta Falcons)

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WR Calvin Ridley and WR Julio Jones with D'Eric Salder. (Photo by Steffenie Burns/Atlanta Falcons)

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D'Eric Salder on the second day of practice. (Photo by Steffenie Burns/Atlanta Falcons)

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D'Eric Salder on the second day of practice. (Photo by Steffenie Burns/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons host special groups during AT&T Training Camp

During AT&T Training Camp, the Atlanta Falcons hosted various high school boys' tackle and girls' flag football teams, local youth groups and other special individuals for a unique VIP camp experience. The attendees watched practice in an exclusive area, received Atlanta Falcons swag and had an autograph session with Atlanta Falcons players.