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Michael Penix Jr. shows off arm strength during Falcons' scrimmage
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Things are heating up for the Atlanta Falcons as they work through their final practice before Friday's preseason opener. The team held its first official scrimmage on Wednesday morning and Michael Penix Jr. 's arm has been on display.
Penix connected on a few deep shots, one of which was to second-year wide receiver Casey Washington . The former sixth-round pick out of Notre Dame has been making the most of his opportunities while Darnell Mooney is out of the lineup. Mooney went down during the team's first training camp practice with a shoulder injury and has yet to return.
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Veteran Ray-Ray McCloud has also been getting extra run in Mooney's absence. Both receivers made highlight catches during Wednesday's practice (see below).
LOOK: Penix Jr. connects on deep ball to Casey Washington
LOOK: Penix hits another deep ball to Ray-Ray McCloud
The Falcons likely won't play many starters, but head coach Raheem Morris said the team's five-player draft class will be out there. Friday's preseason opener kicks off at 7 p.m. ET at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Lions lost their preseason opener to the Los Angeles Chargers , 34-7, in the Pro Football Hall of Fame game last week.
This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Atlanta Falcons: Michael Penix finds Casey Washington on deep shot
