Falcons conduct lively Day 7 practice at training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 4:57 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons held their second padded practice of training camp on August 5, featuring full-contact tackling for the first time. Players showed increased energy, especially during drills involving the offensive line and the run game. Veteran kicker Nick Folk successfully completed all 7 of his field goal attempts, including a notable 51-yarder. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. expressed his optimism about recovering from his injury, while running back Bijan Robinson discussed the significance of his recent contract extension. Safety Jessie Bates III was absent due to an unspecified injury. The practice demonstrated improvements from both the offense and defense, indicating a competitive atmosphere as camp continues.
- •Practice included full-contact tackling for the first time.
- •Nick Folk completed 7 field goals, highlighting consistency.
- •Michael Penix Jr. is improving and optimistic about his recovery.
- •Bijan Robinson discusses his contract extension after practice.
- •Jessie Bates III missed practice due to injury concerns.
- 4:42 PMYahoo Sports — Everything you need to know from Atlanta Falcons training camp, Day 8
- 4:57 PMYahoo Sports — Everything you need to know from Day 7 of Falcons training camp
- 4:57 PMThe Falcoholic — Everything you need to know from Day 7 of Falcons training camp - The Falcoholic
"The Falcons held their second padded practice and first with tackling, leading to a lively day for the offense and defense.
"The Falcons held their second padded practice and first with tackling, leading to a lively day for the offense and defense.
"Day 8 of Falcons training camp is in the books, and here’s everything you need to know from Friday’s practice.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 4:42 PMEverything you need to know from Atlanta Falcons training camp, Day 8
Day 8 of Falcons training camp is in the books, and here’s everything you need to know from Friday’s practice.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 4:57 PMEverything you need to know from Day 7 of Falcons training camp
The Falcons held their second padded practice and first with tackling, leading to a lively day for the offense and defense.
- The FalcoholicAug 5, 2026, 4:57 PMEverything you need to know from Day 7 of Falcons training camp - The Falcoholic
The Falcons held their second padded practice and first with tackling, leading to a lively day for the offense and defense.
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