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Falcons rookie dealing with injury, misses first day of camp

Originally posted on SportsTalkATL | By Alex Lord | Last updated 5/10/24

The Falcons are kicking off rookie minicamp, and everyone is intrigued to see Michael Penix Jr. in his new threads.

VIDEO: Here's your first look at Michael Penix Jr. out on the practice field in Flowery Branch this afternoon with the #Falcons.

No. 9 getting acquainted with his fellow rookies on Day 1 of rookie minicamp. pic.twitter.com/MmQv3fbsyt

— Miles Garrett (@MilesGarrettTV) May 10, 2024

The 8th overall pick is going to impress the world with his arm; that’s what made the Falcons fall in love with him in the first place, and it seems everything is going to plan.

However, it isn’t all peachy. One Falcons rookie isn’t participating. Sixth-round pick Jace McClellan out of Alabama is still dealing with a pre-draft injury.

#Falcons sixth-round draft pick Jace McClellan wasn’t on the field today for rookie minicamp, because he’s dealing with a pre-draft injury, per the team. He’s here, but stayed inside today.

— Marc Raimondi (@marcraimondi) May 10, 2024

It obviously wasn’t a big enough deal for the Falcons to pass on him in the draft, so hopefully, it won’t be too long before we see McClellan for the first time with his new team.

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