Falcons hold first padded training camp practice Monday morning
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 12:02 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons will hold their first padded practice of training camp on August 3 at IBM Performance Field at 9:15 a.m. ET. This practice marks a significant step for the team as it enters a more physical phase of preparation. Young players, including several undrafted free agents, are vying for roster positions. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is still recovering from a knee issue and has not been cleared for contact, while Tua Tagovailoa's back injury status shows improvement, but his return to team drills remains uncertain.
- •Padded practice begins at 9:15 a.m. ET on August 3.
- •Michael Penix Jr. is not cleared for contact due to a knee injury.
- •Tua Tagovailoa's status for team drills is trending positively.
- •Open practices are scheduled for August 4 and 5.
- •Joint practices with the Colts are set for August 19-20.
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