Photos: Falcons' first practice in pads

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Photos: Falcons' first practice in pads

The Falcons had their first padded practice of training camp on Monday.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota stretches during training camp at the Falcons Practice Facility, Monday, August 1, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank, left, and general manager Terry Fontenot, right, talk during training camp at the Falcons Practice Facility, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts makes a catch during training camp at the Falcons Practice Facility, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts runs after a catch against linebacker Rashad Smith (59) during training camp at the Falcons Practice Facility, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Dean Pees conducts practice during training camp at the Falcons Practice Facility, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Lorenzo Carter, left, grabs the jersey of running back Avery Williams, right, during a drill at training camp at the Falcons Practice Facility, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Lorenzo Carter, left, grabs the jersey of running back Avery Williams, right, during a drill at training camp at the Falcons Practice Facility, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons running back Avery Williams, left, runs against linebacker Lorenzo Carter (9) during training camp at the Falcons Practice Facility, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons running back Avery Williams, left, runs against linebacker Lorenzo Carter (9) during training camp at the Falcons Practice Facility, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons running back Avery Williams catches a pass during training camp at the Falcons Practice Facility, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank watches practice during training camp at the Falcons Practice Facility, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank, left, general manager Terry Fontenot, center, and head coach Arthur Smith, right, talk during training camp at the Falcons Practice Facility, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder takes a rest during training camp at the Falcons Practice Facility, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder attempts a pass during training camp at the Falcons Practice Facility, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) attempts a pass intended for running back Avery Williams (35) during training camp at the Falcons Practice Facility, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

080122 Flowery Branch, Ga.: Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota stretches during training camp at the Falcons Practice Facility, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith, right, conducts practice as quarterback Desmond Ridder, left, is shown during training camp at the Falcons Practice Facility, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith, right, watches quarterback Desmond Ridder, left, during training camp at the Falcons Practice Facility, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons General Manager Terry Fontenot speaks to members of the media during training camp at the Falcons Practice Facility, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota stretches during training camp at the Falcons Practice Facility, Monday, August 1, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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