Falcons Reveal Training Camp Dates as Arthur Smith Recaps 'Productive' OTAs
The Atlanta Falcons are set to wrap up mandatory minicamp Thursday, bringing the early portion of summer workouts to a close and starting the countdown to training camp, when the 2023 season really gets going.
And while only so much can be done with pads not in the picture and rookies still in the early stages of acclimating to the professional level, Falcons coach Arthur Smith believes this phase of offseason workouts was successful.
"Been very productive," Smith said. "You set out a clear objective when you start the spring - for what we wanted to accomplish, we feel pretty good about where we're at. The next couple weeks are critical; how we handle it can determine a lot of factors, especially early on in camp and early part of the season.
"When you have the right guys like we do, I'm very confident. But in terms of the spring, very pleased."
Now, all eyes turn towards training camp - and the countdown clock has a set finishing date, as the Falcons officially released their open practice dates on Wednesday.
Fans will be able to attend 10 practices at the Falcons' IBM Performance Center in Flowery Branch later this summer, the first of which comes July 27.
Here's the full schedule ...
Thursday, July 27 - 9:30 a.m.
Friday, July 28 - 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, July 29 - 9:30 a.m. - *As a part of NFL's "Back Together Saturday," Falcons coach Arthur Smith and general manager Terry Fontenot will speak to fans.
Monday, July 31 - 10 a.m.
Tuesday, August 1 - 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, August 2 - 9:30 a.m.
Friday, August 4 - 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, August 5 - 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, August 8 - *Joint practice with the Miami Dolphins at Baptist Health Training Complex in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Wednesday, August 9 - *Joint practice with the Dolphins
Saturday, August 26 - 2 p.m.
Sunday, August 27 - 1 p.m.
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The Falcons will have preseason games on the road against the Dolphins (Aug. 11) and at home versus the Cincinnati Bengals (Aug. 18) and Pittsburgh Steelers (Aug. 24).
Atlanta officially kicks off the new season inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sept. 10 against the Carolina Panthers at 1 p.m.
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