Football is back – well, sort of.
The long offseason is finally coming to an end as Atlanta Falcons training camp is set to get underway on Thursday, but Wednesday morning marked the triumphant return of players to Flowery Branch.
All eyes were on Michael Penix Jr. as he strolled into camp.
MP9 pullin’ up @themikepenix pic.twitter.com/mDjyq3hypM
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) July 23, 2025
There seemed to be a common "Mooney World" theme going on. DeMarcco Hellams is sporting one of the shirts as he arrives. Hellams was written in as the starting safety last season, before the treacherous turf in Miami Gardens ended his year before the season began. Now he faces an uphill battle to win a starting spot over third-round pick Xavier Watts and veteran free agent addition Jordan Fuller.
DeMarcco Hellams arrives to camp in a “Mooney World” shirt. #Falcons pic.twitter.com/f2Gtn2N9QM
— Maria Martin (@Ria_Martin) July 23, 2025
Drake reports to camp wearing a Mooney World shirt.
— Carrie (@carrielynnxox) July 23, 2025
: Falcons IG pic.twitter.com/vL8J5LrfwL
Kyle Pitts stole the show with his entrance. Pitts has been one of the most talked-about players on the team as he enters the fifth and final year of his rookie contract.
KP camp walk pic.twitter.com/8SEG9UW4Mg
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) July 23, 2025
Bijan Robinson has aspirations of explosive plays and offensive player of the year dreams.
Bijan in the building! pic.twitter.com/r0WJPzkGIO
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) July 23, 2025
Training camp is set to kick off the Michael Penix era in Atlanta in what will be a critical season for the Falcons’ front office and coaching staff. The franchise is in the midst of a seven year playoff drought, the second-longest active streak in the NFL.
Fans will be able to come to Flowery Branch to take in practices after construction on the team’s facilities halted their involvement last summer. Find a full list of dates to know here.
Spirits are high for fans and players alike, but the real work starts Thursday.
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