Terrin Waack

🏡 Tight end Charlie Woerner was homegrown. Then, he was homesick. Below is the story of how Woerner handled living in California and playing for the 49ers for four years before he returned to Georgia and signed with the Falcons in 2024 ⬇️ 🔗 LONGFORM: atlfal.co.nz/4lYyujN

🏈 Falcons Camp Report: Why won't Chris Lindstrom play NCAA with fellow offensive lineman Ryan Neuzil? "He’s one of those guys who will run the score up on you, and he doesn’t care." Second open practice notes and observations below ⬇️ 🔗 MORE: atlfal.co.nz/456ToGA

Missing from Falcons’ open practice 2-11: Quarterback Emory Jones and offensive tackle Kaleb McGary. To be fair, head coach Raheem Morris said McGary will have “modifications” to his training camp plans, but McGary is healthy. Said yesterday he feels better than ever.

NEW, NOW | @AtlantaFalcons Training Camp Live Show: Join @taylorvismor, @archerqb16 and specials guests, such as head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenote, as they bring you LIVE coverage from IBM Performance Field. youtube.com/live/KdDK2OCgm…

Falcons assistance general manager Kyle Smith on head coach Raheem Morris: "He's genuine. He's authentic. He's who he is. He works harder than anyone in the building. That's what I appreciate most about him. Year 1 to Year 2, I don't see any difference in that way."

Falcons assistant general manager Kyle Smith called quarterback Michael Penix Jr. "cool, calm and confident." Penix gets those descriptors A LOT.

Falcons assistant general manager Kyle Smith: "Our process is involving of everybody. This offseason was tremendous in terms of working with Brich (Jeff Ulbrich, DC) and Zac (Robinson, OC) to find what we need."

Falcons assistant general manager Kyle Smith on tight end Kyle Pitts Sr.: "We're excited about Kyle. His approach this offseason has been outstanding. He's in a mindset." On Pitts being in a contract year: "You take it one step at a time with every player."

Falcons assistant general manager Kyle Smith wouldn't comment on wide receiver Darnell Mooney's injury status and recovery line, but he did say he has tremendous confidence in the training staff and Mooney.

Falcons assistant general manager Kyle Smith said wide receiver DJ Chark came in for a workout before wide receiver Darnell Mooney even sustained his injury.

🚨 OFFICIAL: The Falcons announce they signed wide receiver DJ Chark. Chark was a Pro Bowl selection in 2019 after totaling 73 receptions for 1,008 yards and eight touchdowns. He averaged 13.8 yards per catch and 67.2 yards per game. 🔗 MORE: atlfal.co.nz/4l0KbWp

2025 Training Camp: Open Practice 2

Darnell Mooney has a shoulder injury and will miss "a few weeks," the team announced Friday night. Follows reports of signing WR DJ Chark to a one-year deal. More from @TerrinWaack ⤵️ atlfal.co.nz/4o5nuD6

Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney sustained a shoulder injury and will miss a few weeks. 🔗 MORE: atlfal.co.nz/4o5nuD6

REPORT: The Falcons signed wide receiver DJ Chark, according to @RapSheet & @MikeGarafolo. Chark, a 2nd-round pick who clocked a 4.34-second 40-yard dash at the 2018 combine, has played for 4 different teams since getting drafted by the Jaguars. 🔗 MORE: atlfal.co.nz/4l0KbWp

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The Falcons Mailbag is back for another year, just with a new look. 📨 We're talking Raheem Morris (+MPJ) in Year 2, a spotlight on the center position and what to know for training camp attendance this weekend. atlfal.co.nz/44Nm4Wl

"I've seen him battle through adversity, and I've seen him fight back, and I've seen him find a way to make it work." Raheem Morris is confident Younghoe Koo can regain his old form, and the veteran kicker is ready to prove it. atlfal.co.nz/3GJpU9Q

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley: "There’s nobody who’s able to cut like Bijan in the NFL. There’s not. You can go argue your mom about that, I’ll be honest. Trust me — I love myself and I think I have great cuts — there’s nobody."