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Falcons Kick Off Rookie Minicamp, Sign Four Draft Picks

5/9/2026

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Falcons Rookie Camp

The Atlanta Falcons opened rookie minicamp on May 8 2026 in Flowery Branch, Georgia.
Stefanski said the three-day camp will acclimate 46 players, with four drafted and 14 undrafted signings.
The team signed third-round Zachariah Branch, fourth-round Kendal Daniels, sixth-round Harold Perkins Jr., and seventh-round Ethan Onianwa, keeping Avieon Terrell and Anterio Thompson unsigned because of injuries.
Stefanski said he will give rookies early playing time once they earn a role.

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Falcons Assign Numbers

The Falcons released uniform numbers for 14 free agents, including QB Jack Strand (No. 18) and RB Cash Jones (No. 32).
Layden Robinson and defensive tackle Ross Blacklock will try out at the minicamp despite prior Falcons stints.
A tryout list of 23 players will include current tight end Josh Simons, cornerback AJ Woods, linebacker Malik Verdon and three Georgia Tech athletes—cornerback D.J. Harvey Jr., safety Omar Daniels and wide receiver Malik Rutherford.

History

Historical Context

The NFL’s March 1 1993 collective bargaining agreement created unrestricted free agency and required three-day rookie minicamps for every team. Since then the Atlanta Falcons have used those minicamps to stock their roster, signing 18 rookies in a May 2026 session. This shows the 1993 CBA’s lasting impact on how teams blend drafted and undrafted talent each year.

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Falcons Rookie Camp

The Atlanta Falcons opened rookie minicamp on May 8 2026 in Flowery Branch, Georgia.
Stefanski said the three-day camp will acclimate 46 players, with four drafted and 14 undrafted signings.
The team signed third-round Zachariah Branch, fourth-round Kendal Daniels, sixth-round Harold Perkins Jr., and seventh-round Ethan Onianwa, keeping Avieon Terrell and Anterio Thompson unsigned because of injuries.
Stefanski said he will give rookies early playing time once they earn a role.

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