Watch highlights from Day 1 of Falcons OTAs

The third phase of the Atlanta Falcons’ offseason has begun with organized team activities kicking off on Monday.

The third phase of the Atlanta Falcons’ offseason has begun with organized team activities kicking off on Monday. While these meetings aren’t mandatory, this is where you start to see the team coming together as the season approaches. The Falcons OTAs will continue for 10 days and conclude with mandatory minicamp from June 8-10.

This is the first time we get to see players in live-action drills, such as 7-on-7, 9-on-7, and 11-on-11 (if there is no live contact occurring).

Here’s a video clip of Atlanta’s first day of organized training activities, as shared by the team’s Twitter account. Check out rookie pass-catchers Kyle Pitts and Frank Darby, along with veteran tight end Hayden Hurst catching passes from QB Matt Ryan. Plus, rookie CB Avery Williams got to field some punts.

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