Michael Penix Jr. Is Stuck in 7-on-7 And Atlanta's Free Agent Wish List Is Wild

Alright, listen up, because even when our Hawks are grinding or the M's are doing their thing, we gotta keep an eye on the league, right? And what's going down in Atlanta right now? Their mandatory minicamp is officially DONE, wrapped up this week. The players are off enjoying their summer, but you KNOW the front office isn't chilling. They're still out there, probably tweaking that 90-man roster. And get this: their shiny new QB, Michael Penix Jr., wasn't even cleared for 11-on-11 drills! He was stuck in 7-on-7! You gotta wonder what that means when they're eyeing some seriously big names in free agency.

Minicamp's Over, But The Roster Grind Never Stops

So, the Falcons just wrapped up their first minicamp under Head Coach Kevin Stefanski, and apparently, it was a "success." Like, what else are they gonna say, right? Quarterbacks were reportedly working on their footwork, and everyone else was just focused on the basics, getting familiar with the playbook. Besides Penix Jr. being limited, their edge rusher James Pearce Jr. was back with the team, doing individual drills. Good to hear someone's progressing!

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But the real action? It's been in the front office! Since minicamp ended, they've already brought in four new faces. We're talking wide receiver Antwane Wells Jr., defensive lineman Devonnsha Maxwell, edge rusher Keshawn Banks, and punter Matthew Hayball. Three of those guys are former UFL standouts, and Hayball used to punt for the Saints. To make room, they cut wide receiver Casey Washington, who was a former sixth-round pick. He only had seven catches for 108 yards in 15 career games for them. They also let go of defensive lineman Elijah Garcia and UDFA defensive end CJ Nunnally IV. Always a whirlwind in the NFL, isn't it?

Are Joey Bosa and Keenan Allen On Their Way To Atlanta?!

Now, this is where it gets spicy. Atlanta's looking to fill some holes before training camp kicks off in late July. Specifically, they're hunting for more edge rushers and wide receivers. And the names being thrown around? HO-LY COW. We're talking five-time Pro Bowler Joey Bosa! Yeah, the dude might be nearing the end of his journey, but he still put up five sacks, 15 quarterback hits, and nine tackles for a loss last season with the Buffalo Bills. If James Pearce Jr. faces an NFL suspension, Bosa could be a huge pickup for them, instantly boosting their pass rush.

And then there's the receiving corps. Could they be targeting six-time Pro Bowler Keenan Allen? This guy has over 12,000 career receiving yards! He's 34, which for some receivers is ancient, but Allen has defied the odds, racking up over 700 receiving yards in nine consecutive seasons. They apparently want more size behind London, and Allen would perfectly complement their current speedier weapons. Can you imagine those two veterans joining that team? It's a bold move, if it happens!

So, while the Falcons' players are enjoying their break, the front office is clearly NOT. With minicamp in the rearview mirror, it's all about who they can bring in to finalize that roster before training camp kicks off. They've already dropped their official training camp schedule, too, with 10 open practices for fans starting July 31. You know they're looking to hit the ground running when players return. Gonna be interesting to see who's actually on that field when late July rolls around!

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