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Falcons OTAs: Penix-to-London connection, Pitts injured, Cousins absent
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The Atlanta Falcons resumed organized team activities (OTAs) on Monday, giving us another glimpse of the connection between second-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr . and fourth-year receiver Drake London on the practice field.
Falcons head coach Raheem Morris provided an update on tight end Kyle Pitts . The fifth-year tight end won't practice at OTAs due to an undisclosed injury. Quarterback Kirk Cousins was among a handful of players missing from the practice field as well.
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Lastly, the Falcons are set to hold joint practices for the fourth year in a row during the 2025 NFL preseason.
Falcons OTAs: London keeps feet in on pass from Penix
While working on an out route, Penix placed the ball nicely for London, who secured it before showing off some toe-drag swag on the sideline to get both feet in. Watch below, as shared by the Falcons' social media team.
Kirk Cousins absent from OTAs again
Cousins was one of several players missing from Monday's practice, Falcons beat reporter Terrin Waack reported . It's not a surprise that the veteran quarterback stayed home. It's also the first day the team could technically release Cousins without costing $35 million against the salary cap.
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"Missing from today's open practice are wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge , tight end Kyle Pitts Sr., quarterback Kirk Cousins, running back Jase McClellan , inside linebacker Troy Andersen , outside linebacker Bralen Trice , offensive tackle Kaleb McGary , tight end Nikola Kalinic and defensive lineman Morgan Fox," wrote Waack.
Kyle Pitts injured?
During his Monday press conference, head coach Raheem Morris confirmed that Kyle Pitts has been in the building for OTAs but won't be practicing. The team did not disclose what Pitts' injury was, but it happens to coincide with a recent flurry of trade speculation .
According to NFL insiders Jeremy Fowler and Jordan Schultz, the Falcons aren't looking to trade Pitts, but they would consider the right deal. Schultz reported that it would require at least a Day 2 pick to secure Pitts.
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Falcons-Titans to hold joint practices
Head coach Raheem Morris said the team would be hosting the Tennessee Titans for a few joint practices leading up to their Week 2 preseason matchup. The Falcons will get an early look at No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward and company before their Friday night preseason game on August 15.
Falcons schedule set for 2025 NFL preseason
The NFL has listed the official dates and times for all three Falcons preseason games. Atlanta kicks things off at home on August 8 against the Detroit Lions . Check out the full 2025 preseason schedule below.
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Detroit Lions : Friday, 8/8, 7 p.m. ET
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Tennessee Titans : Friday, 8/15, 7 p.m. ET
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At Dallas Cowboys : Friday, 8/22, 8 p.m. ET
This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Falcons OTAs: Kirk Cousins absent, Kyle Pitts injured
