For the second day in a row, some former Falcons showed up at training camp. Quarterback Matt Ryan stopped by with his kids on Friday to visit with his former teammates and coaching staff.
Then on Saturday, Falcons legend Jamal Anderson appeared at practice to honor the 1998 Super Bowl team. Watch as Anderson does the Dirty Bird dance he made famous during his time in Atlanta, per ESPN’s Michael Rothstein.
Jamal Anderson shows up at Falcons practice today to honor the 1998 Super Bowl team…and did the Dirty Bird. pic.twitter.com/pe6bsFyTqj
— Michael Rothstein (@mikerothstein) August 5, 2023
In other Falcons training camp news, the team provided an update on injured cornerback Jeff Okudah on Saturday. Head coach Arthur Smith said Okudah’s injury isn’t serious and the young CB should be able to return in the early weeks of the season.
A few other Falcons players, including Joe Gaziano, DeMarcco Hellams, went down during Saturday’s practice. Fortunately, both were able to walk off under their own power.
Tight end Jonnu Smith and offensive lineman Matt Hennessy remained out, according to Rothstein.
No Jonnu Smith, Jeff Okudah or Matt Hennessy at Falcons practice today.
During an install period, largely Tre Flowers with the 1s in place of Okudah, although Mike Hughes got a couple reps.
— Michael Rothstein (@mikerothstein) August 5, 2023