Daniel Flick

When Kevin Stefanski took over as the Falcons' head coach this spring, he needed no introduction to Jalon Walker.

The first part of the play was standard for Jahan Dotson. Then, the ball flew out of Tua Tagovailoa's hand. Dotson jumped. Time stopped.

Chris Lindstrom is the second-longest tenured player on the Falcons' roster, an eight-year veteran who knows every corner of the team's Flowery Branch facility as well as anyone.

Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich referred to his linebackers as “a little silo of a family” within the team's defense.

FLOWERY BRANCH — Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who's battling Tua Tagovailoa for the team's starting job, won't participate during the team's OTA practice Monday in Flowery Branch.

FLOWERY BRANCH — The moment Falcons running back Bijan Robinson learned of Drake London's contract extension, he called the team's top receiver to celebrate.

The Falcons began their final week of OTAs on Monday, kicking off a three-practice week with a shorter session in Flowery Branch.

The Falcons tight end excelled down the stretch after a sit-down with position coach Kevin Koger after Week 12 last season.

FLOWERY BRANCH — Drake London has already thought about the experience, the celebration and how it would change his life.

FLOWERY BRANCH — The Falcons are just over three months away from Week 1 and they don't have a starting quarterback. They also, in their eyes, don't have a quarterback competition.