The Atlanta Falcons will need to hit the ground running when training camp kicks off this week at IBM Performance Field. The rookies have already arrived in Flowery Branch, with veterans set to follow on Tuesday, and the team’s first practice scheduled for Wednesday.Atlanta’s open practice schedule begins on Friday, July 31. Fans can attend 10 practices as the team trims its 90-man roster down to 53 players before the NFL cut deadline. In today’s Falcons Wire Recap, we get an update on James Pearce Jr.’s status for training camp, Raheem Morris helps fill in for Kyle Shanahan, Bleacher Report makes another trade suggestion, and we look at a new mock draft from CBS Sports’ Mike Renner. James Pearce Jr. good to go for training camp?While many anticipate Falcons edge James Pearce Jr. will be suspended, the league sure seems to be taking its time. According to a report from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Daniel Flick, Pearce’s case remains under review with the NFL. So unless a last-minute ruling comes down before Wednesday, there’s a good chance that Pearce will be out there.“The matter remains under review of the personal conduct policy,” a league spokesperson told Flick. Raheem Morris to help fill in for Kyle ShanahanAccording to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Nick Wagoner, the 49ers will lean on a few assistants, including former Falcons head coach Raheem Morris, to help fill in for Shanahan over the next few weeks.”Assistant head coach Chris Foerster will assume some of Shanahan’s duties until he returns, though Lynch said it will be a group effort to fill in for Shanahan,” ESPN explained. “In addition to Foerster, coordinators Raheem Morris (defense), Klay Kubiak (offense) and Brant Boyer (special teams) will take on larger roles, according to Lynch.”Browns WR named ideal Falcons trade targetFalcons GM Ian Cunningham clearly isn’t afraid to make a trade, and that might be the team’s best option to improve its wide receiver room ahead of training camp. Bleacher Report listed the Falcons as an ideal landing spot for Cleveland Browns wide receiver Cedric Tillman.”2023 third-round pick Cedric Tillman once looked like a long-term contributor for the Browns, but now, he appears to be on the roster bubble,” wrote Kristopher Knox. “Tillman had a bit of a breakout in 2024, racking up 330 yards in a five-game stretch before suffering a season-ending concussion. He was merely a role player this past season, and now, he’s probably buried on the depth chart.”Tua Tugovailoa projected for bounce-back season If Tua Tagovailoa wins the Falcons starting quarterback job, what kind of numbers should fans expect him to produce this season? According to CBS Sports’ projection, Tagovailoa will pass for 3,460 yards, 24 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.”When paired with Mike McDaniel, Tagovailoa looked like an efficient point guard for a high-powered passing attack,” wrote Jordan Dajani. “Most of the time. His 44 wins were the most by a Dolphins
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