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Tryout Players Join Roster
The Falcons announced the addition of two players to the active roster who tried out with the team during last weekend’s mini camp.
Quarterback Eric Ward and defensive back Daylan Walker will re-join the team May 17 when rookies return for a four-practice session.
An Atlanta native, Ward (6-foot-2, 210 pounds) played at Richmond, completing 784 passes [...]
Also posted in Roster Moves, mini camp Tagged Chris Redman, D.J. Shockley, Daylan Walker, Eric Ward, John Parker Wilson, Matt Ryan Comments closed
Closing Out Mini Camp
Head Coach Mike Smith has only been in Atlanta for going on three seasons, but there’s one spring tradition that’s already in full bloom.
The last mini camp practice is on Mother’s Day. It’s often slightly shorter than other workouts and ends with every player scattering to make it to various events with wives, mothers or [...]
Also posted in Featured, mini camp Tagged Chauncey Davis, Head Coach Mike Smith, Jerious Norwood, Kerry Meier, Michael Turner, Mother's Day, Sean Weatherspoon Comments closed
Mini Camp Highlights: Day 2
Cooler air welcomed the Falcons back to the field on Day Two of mini camp but the oppressive heat was exchanged for a stiff breeze that sent pre-practice punts spiraling and passes sailing.
That created some difficult situations for the offense, which did manage to even the score a bit with a spirited group of defenders.
Additional highlights of [...]
Also posted in mini camp Tagged Dunta Robinson, Head Coach Mike Smith, highlights, Jamaal Anderson, Jason Snelling, Matt Ryan, Michael Jenkins, mini camp, Roddy White, Spencer Adkins, Tony Gonzalez Comments closed
Looking to Help… Wherever Possible
After one of the Falcons mini camp practices rookie cornerback Dominique Franks could be found with seven-year veteran — and prized free-agent acquisition — Dunta Robinson.
Their conversation didn’t debate lunch options or Atlanta living arrangements.
It was all business. Specifically Franks breaking from his backpedal too quickly after the snap.
“He’s just giving me a couple of [...]
Also posted in Featured, mini camp Tagged Curtis Lofton, Dominique Franks, Dunta Robinson Comments closed
Mini Camp Chat with Yasinskas
I spent some time Friday chatting with experienced football writer and all-around “friend of the program” Pat Yasinskas. The ESPN.com NFC South Blogger tries to hit each team in the offseason and will attend two days of Falcons mini camp.
Besides calling our Flowery Branch home the “nicest practice facility in the NFC South,” Yaskinsas shared [...]
Also posted in Featured, mini camp Tagged Carolina Panthers, Domonique Franks, Dunta Robinson, ESPN.com, Michael Turner, Pat Yasinskas Comments closed
Mini Camp Highlights: Day 1
Looking back at this first day of Falcons mini camp, I can’t help but wonder what training camp is going to look like.
Yes, it’s months away. Yes, the weather will be much warmer. Yes, this is an example of looking too far ahead when I’m constantly telling fans to live in the moment.
But if the Falcons can [...]
Also posted in mini camp Tagged Domonique Franks, Dunta Robinson, highlights, Jerious Norwood, John Abraham, Michael Turner, Mike Peterson, mini camp, Thomas DeCoud Comments closed
Mini Camp: All About Intensity
It felt more like July than early May in Flowery Branch Friday, giving Falcons players and staff a taste of what’s surely to come at Russell Falcons Training Camp — punishing heat.
But the team directed its focus in practice, creating white-hot flames of intensity that left everyone feeling upbeat and optimistic about the next round [...]
Also posted in Featured, mini camp Tagged Dunta Robinson, Head Coach Mike Smith, Michael Turner, Sean Weatherspoon Comments closed
Five Tryout Players at Mini Camp
It’s not unusual for teams to welcome in players for extended tryouts over mini camp. The Falcons have five:
P Robert Maver (University of Guelph)
QB Eric Ward (Richmond)
WR R.J. Webb (Furman)
DB Daylan Walker (Arkansas State)
DE Steven Stone (Vanderbilt)
Ward is the only local player in the group, listing Atlanta as his home town. In 2008, he set [...]
Also posted in mini camp Tagged Arkansas State, Daylan Walker, Eric Ward, Furman, mini camp, R.J. Webb, Richmond, Robert Maver, Seven Stone, tryout, University of Guelph, Vanderbilt Comments closed

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