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See the full story · 3 sourcesThe Atlanta Falcons will soon be back in action as training camp kicks off this week in Flowery Branch, Georgia. The rookies reported to the practice facility over the weekend and the veterans will arrive on Tuesday.
The Falcons have much to sort out over the next few weeks, from their quarterback competition to their wide receiver rotation. Head coach Kevin Stefanski has no choice but to take it one day at a time. The team's first practice is on Wednesday but the first open practice is Friday, July 31, at IBM Performance Field.
With training camp set to begin this week, here's a quick rundown of the Falcons' 90-man roster, open practice dates and their full 2026 NFL preseason schedule.
Quarterbacks (4)
Michael Penix Jr. (9)
Tua Tagovailoa (1)
Trevor Siemian (13)
Jack Strand (18)
Running Backs (5)
Bijan Robinson (7)
Brian Robinson Jr. (15)
Tyler Goodson (25)
Nathan Carter (38)
Cash Jones (32)
Wide Receivers (10)
Antwane Wells Jr. (TBD)
Drake London (5)
Jahan Dotson (4)
Zachariah Branch (17)
Olamide Zaccheaus (14)
Chris Blair (19)
Dylan Drummond (80)
Vinny Anthony II (86)
Le’Meke Brockington (88)
Keelan Marion (85)
Tight Ends (5)
Kyle Pitts (8)
Austin Hooper (81)
Charlie Woerner (89)
Joshua Simon (47)
Jack Velling (84)
Offensive Linemen (17)
Wanya Morris (79)
Jake Matthews (70)
Matthew Bergeron (65)
Ryan Neuzil (64)
Chris Lindstrom (63)
Jawaan Taylor (71)
Ethan Onianwa (75)
Andrew Stueber (74)
Kyle Hinton (68)
Jack Nelson (69)
Michael Jerrell (72)
Corey Levin (62)
Riley Mahlman (76)
James Brockermeyer (66)
Kam Dewberry (61)
Layden Robinson (73)
Brandon Walton (67)
Defensive Linemen (10)
Devonnsha Maxwell (TBD)
Brandon Dorlus (54)
Zach Harrison (96)
Maason Smith (92)
Anterio Thompson (98)
Da'Shawn Hand (90)
Chris Williams (93)
LaCale London (94)
Carlos Allen Jr. (79)
Ross Blacklock (95)
Linebackers (10)
Divine Deablo (0)
Kendal Daniels (53)
Harold Perkins Jr. (56)
Christian Harris (45)
Channing Tindall (55)
JD Bertrand (40)
Malik Verdon (43)
Troy Andersen (44)
DeAngelo Malone (50)
Daveren Rayner (42)
EDGE (7)
Keshawn Banks (TBD)
Jalon Walker (11)
James Pearce Jr. (27)
Bralen Trice (48)
Azeez Ojulari (51)
Samson Ebukam (52)
Cameron Thomas (99)
Cornerbacks (13)
A.J. Terrell (24)
Avieon Terrell (12)
Mike Hughes (21)
Billy Bowman Jr. (33)
Darnay Holmes (30)
Natrone Brooks (35)
Cobee Bryant (37)
Clark Phillips III (22)
C.J. Henderson (39)
Mike Ford Jr. (28)
A.J. Woods (20)
Darren Hall (41)
Malcolm DeWalt (36)
Safeties (5)
Jessie Bates III (3)
Xavier Watts (31)
DeMarcco Hellams (23)
Sydney Brown (29)
Jammie Robinson (34)
Special Teams (5)*
LS: Liam McCullough (49)
K: Nick Folk (6)
P: Jake Bailey (16)
LS Philip Florenzo (46)
P: Matthew Hayball (TBD)*
* Matthew Hayball does not count against 90-man roster as Falcons' designated international player.
Falcons training camp: Open practice schedule
Atlanta will hold 12 open practices over a three-week stretch, starting on Friday, July 31, and ending on Thursday, August 20. The final two dates are joint practices with the Indianapolis Colts leading up to their preseason game on Saturday, August 22.
July 31 | IBM Performance Field | 1:55 p.m. ET
Aug. 1 | IBM Performance Field | 9:15 a.m. ET
Aug. 3 | IBM Performance Field | 9:15 a.m. ET
Aug. 4 | IBM Performance Field | 1:55 p.m. ET
Aug. 5 | IBM Performance Field | 9:15 a.m. ET
Aug. 7 | IBM Performance Field | 9:15 a.m. ET
Aug. 8 | Lanier High School | 7:00 p.m. ET
Aug. 10 | IBM Performance Field | 1:55 p.m. ET
Aug. 11 | IBM Performance Field | 9:15 a.m. ET
Aug. 12 | IBM Performance Field | 1:55 p.m. ET
Aug. 19 | Joint practices with Colts | 3:00 p.m. ET (in Indianapolis)
Aug. 20 | Joint practices with Colts | 3:00 p.m. ET (in Indianapolis)
Preseason Week 1: Denver Broncos
The Falcons will begin the 2026 NFL preseason at home against the Denver Broncos on August 14. Denver lost in the AFC Championship game to the New England Patriots. The Broncos will be looking to get quarterback Bo Nix back in time for the regular season.
Date: Friday, August 14
Time: 7 p.m. ET
Preseason Week 2: At Indianapolis Colts
In Week 2 of the preseason, the Falcons will head to Indianapolis to take on the Colts. Last season, Atlanta lost to Indianapolis in Berlin. Similar to the situation with Bo Nix in Denver, the Colts will be looking their quarterback, Daniel Jones, to get back on the field before the start of the season following a season-ending knee injury in 2025.
Expect the joint practice to come in the week leading up to the game on Saturday, August 22.
Date: Saturday, August 22
Time: 1 p.m. ET
Preseason Week 3: At Miami Dolphins
Finally, in the third week of the preseason, the Falcons will head down to Miami for a matchup against the Dolphins. Atlanta signed former Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa to a one-year deal in free agency. Tagovailoa will return to Miami for the first time since being released.
Date: Friday, August 28
Time: 7 p.m. ET
This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Falcons training camp: Roster, practice dates, preseason schedule
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