Best photos from Falcons open practice at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
matt urben
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 2: Michael Penix Jr. #9 of the Atlanta Falcons greets fans following NFL training camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 2, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
The Atlanta Falcons have wrapped up their second open practice Friday night in front of fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. There were probably more nerves than normal but many fans were just grateful to see the team for the first time under the bright lights.
For those who were unable to attend, check out the best photos we could find from Friday night's open practice below:
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 2: Kirk Cousins #18 of the Atlanta Falcons passes during NFL training camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 2, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 2: Ruke Orhorhoro #98 of the Atlanta Falcons warms up during NFL training camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 2, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 2: Drake London #5 of the Atlanta Falcons runs through drills during NFL training camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 2, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 2: Michael Penix Jr. #9 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts during NFL training camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 2, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 2: Ruke Orhorhoro #98 of the Atlanta Falcons warms up during NFL training camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 2, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 2: Bijan Robinson #7 of the Atlanta Falcons takes the field during NFL training camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 2, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 2: Michael Penix Jr. #9 of the Atlanta Falcons spins the ball during NFL training camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 2, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 2: Kyle Pitts #8 of the Atlanta Falcons runs through drills during NFL training camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 2, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 2: Michael Penix Jr. #9 of the Atlanta Falcons passes during NFL training camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 2, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 2: Michael Penix Jr. #9 of the Atlanta Falcons passes during NFL training camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 2, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 2: Kirk Cousins #18 of the Atlanta Falcons passes during NFL training camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 2, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 2: Kirk Cousins #18 of the Atlanta Falcons passes during NFL training camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 2, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 2: Drake London #5 of the Atlanta Falcons runs through drills during NFL training camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 2, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 2: Taylor Heinicke #4 of the Atlanta Falcons warms up during NFL training camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 2, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 2: Michael Penix Jr. #9 of the Atlanta Falcons passes during NFL training camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 2, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 2: Kirk Cousins #18 of the Atlanta Falcons passes during NFL training camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 2, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 2: Michael Penix Jr. #9 of the Atlanta Falcons passes during NFL training camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 2, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 2: Michael Penix Jr. #9 of the Atlanta Falcons passes during NFL training camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 2, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 2: Michael Penix Jr. #9 of the Atlanta Falcons passes during NFL training camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 2, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 2: Michael Penix Jr. #9 of the Atlanta Falcons passes during NFL training camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 2, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 2: Head coach Raheem Morris of the Atlanta Falcons looks on during NFL training camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 2, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 2: Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank speaks with head coach Raheem Morris during NFL training camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 2, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 2: Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank speaks with head coach Raheem Morris during NFL training camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 2, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 2: Kirk Cousins #18 of the Atlanta Falcons passes during NFL training camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 2, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 2: Kirk Cousins #18 of the Atlanta Falcons passes during NFL training camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 2, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 2: Michael Penix Jr. #9 of the Atlanta Falcons passes during NFL training camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 2, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 2: Younghoe Koo #6 of the Atlanta Falcons kicks field goals during NFL training camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 2, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 2: Head coach Raheem Morris of the Atlanta Falcons signs autographs for fans following NFL training camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 2, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 2: Kirk Cousins #18 of the Atlanta Falcons greets fans following NFL training camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 2, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 2: Michael Penix Jr. #9 of the Atlanta Falcons greets fans following NFL training camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 2, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
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