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Falcons Training Camp 2015: Notes and injury report

Desmond Trufant missed practice with a shoulder injury. The injury does not sound serious, but he is not expected to play on Friday.

By Jeanna.Kelley
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Today's practice was short. We spent about 45 minutes on the field watching the team work though some scenarios in shorts and hats. There isn't much to report, honestly.

One thing that does really stand out in these non-padded practice situations is the focus on instruction. Young players seek out correction from coaching staff after plays. Dan Quinn and his staff have fostered an environment that's conducive to learning.

At this point, I wouldn't expect Devonta Freeman (hamstring), Tevin Coleman (hamstring), Brooks Reed (hip/groin) or Cliff Matthews (ankle) to play tomorrow evening. Brooks Reed did tell AtlantaFalcons.com reporter Andrew Hirsh that he expects to be fully ready to go by week one of the NFL season.

Desmond Trufant was out today, and Quinn confirmed after practice that Trufant has a shoulder strain. Quinn said the team is taking Trufant's injury day by day, but at this point, he would lean toward not expecting Trufant to play tomorrow.

Offense

The first team offensive line makeup was the same today, with Hawley getting reps at center. Mike Person and Jonathan Asamoah were running with the second team.

Defense

With Trufant out, Phillip Adams was getting first ream reps outside in Tru's spot. Kevin White took first team snaps in the nickel. After practice, Quinn mentioned that Adams, White and Jalen Collins may all get first team looks against the Titans on Friday night.

Reader Questions

Yeah, the whole atmosphere is different. One thing we see more of consistently is coaching staff correcting players immediately after a play. There's a real emphasis on teaching. The players seem to have really bought into Quinn's philosophy.

I don't let myself get too attached to the idea of any player making the roster. I hate roster cuts, anyway, after watching these guys fight and fight for a spot all summer. I try to make it as easy on myself as possible.

I doubt it. I think we could see some moves this weekend.

It doesn't sound severe at all. I don't think it's cause for serious concern.

Mostly hip hop today. We had a little Jay and Ye. The clean version of In Paris is missing a lot of words.

Quinn said last week that he believed Reed would be ready to come back before Freeman and Coleman. I think he'll be healthy enough to play in some preseason games, but we'll see.

Of course I do. I believe there's some alternate reality where you believe hot dogs are not sandwiches, Andrew.

As far as I can tell, there's been no significant change in Earth's gravitational pull.

I liked it better when you guys just asked me where Falcons babies came from.

Gross, no.

I'm a huge fan of both Cardale Jones and J.T. Barrett (and I love Braxton Miller, but he's transitioning to a different offensive role). I just don't see how the team could start anyone but Cardale after he just won a National Championship. My money's on Cardale.

Probably just a few days. It doesn't sound serious at all, but we will keep you posted.

Quinn doesn't have a set number of snaps in mind for the first team, and he said that some guys will get more snaps because they need more snaps. It seems like they're tailoring the plan to each player's unique situation.

The team has to cut from 90 to 75 by 4:00 p.m. on September 1. They'll cut from 75 to 53 by 4:00 p.m. on September 5.

He just gets fast and physical with it and he approaches the situation with a lot of grit and toughness.

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