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Falcons training camp dates set, several practices open to public

Here’s a look at the exhibition and regular-season schedule for the Falcons. Training camp dates that are open to the public are listed below. (Video by Leo Willingham)
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June 15, 2018

The Falcons will open training camp on July 27, the team announced on Friday.

The camp will run through Aug. 4 with selected dates open to the public.

The team reports on Thursday, July 26.

Practices are open to the public on Friday, July 27; Saturday, July 28; Monday, July 30; Wednesday, Aug. 1; Thursday, Aug. 2; Friday, Aug. 3; Saturday, Aug. 4.

Gates will open to the public at 8:20 a.m. for all of the open practices, with the practices set to start at 9:20 a.m.

The Falcons open the exhibition season against the New York Jets on Aug. 10 at MetLife Stadium.

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