Atlanta Falcons hold minicamp as quarterback competition heats up

The Atlanta Falcons are conducting a three-day mandatory minicamp in Flowery Branch, focusing on fundamentals. Players engaged in 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 drills, but will not practice on Thursday. The team is evaluating an open quarterback competition between Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr., the latter still recovering from ACL surgery. This minicamp is critical for a squad with a new coaching staff as they prepare for training camp starting in late July.

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