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Highlights and updates from Falcons-Titans joint practice No. 2
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The Atlanta Falcons have taken the field for their second joint practice session with the Tennessee Titans . The two teams will face off in the preseason this Friday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Falcons head coach Raheem Morris addressed the media prior to Wednesday's practice, assessing Tuesday's practice and providing a few injury updates.
"I pleased with the work on both sides of the ball — all three sides of the ball," said Morris of the team's first joint practice with the Titans.
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Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney is out again Wednesday, along with undrafted free agent Cobee Bryant (hamstring), defensive lineman Ta'Quon Graham (calf) and a few others. Check out the latest updates and highlights from Wednesday's joint practice session below.
Fight breaks out: Penix pushed to ground
According to ESPN's Marc Raimondi, a fight broke out during Wednesday's joint practices. Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. was reportedly thrown to the ground. After a relatively calm first day of practice, things have gotten a bit chippy on Day 2.
Falcons injury updates: 10 players missing Wednesday
Per team reporter Terrin Waack, 10 Falcons players were missing at Wednesday's practice: Storm Norton , Jamal Agnew , Darnell Mooney, Malik Verdon, Troy Andersen , Tyrone Wheatley Jr. , Ta'Quon Graham, Cobee Bryant, Keith Taylor and Clark Phillips.
Michael Penix hits Kyle Pitts for TD
On a day with very few practice highlights, Penix delivered another nice touchdown throw. This time, Penix connected with tight end Kyle Pitts on a corner route for a touchdown, per Atlanta reporter Maria Martin.
Kirk Cousins moving well
Head coach Raheem Morris said Cousins has dramatically improved from where he was last summer. Cousins tore his Achilles in 2023 and rarely looked comfortable in the pocket last season. Morris understands the situation is somewhat unique.
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"I don't blame him for wanting to go somewhere else and start," the Falcons head coach told reporters.
This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Falcons-Titans joint practice: Highlights, updates from Day 2
