Falcons players compete during training camp

Atlanta Falcons It’s almost a week without fighting in training camp as players serve as jockeys in the hopes of creating a final 53 roster by week one.

So does the attitude of the fields as temperatures rise in the hot sun. The temper appeared to boil on Sunday when several offensive and defense players skirmished.

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Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pierce Jr., #27, quarterback Kirk Cousins, #18, cornerback Lamar Jackson, #38, warmed up during a mini-camp at Children’s Healthcare at Atlanta Training Ground on June 11, 2025. (Dale Zanine-Imagn image)

Falcons rookie edge rush James Pierce Jr. got into it along with offensive lineman Matthew Bergeron. Go to ESPN. Leonard Floyd and Caleb McGarry were also involved in another incident, including Pierce. Several punches were reportedly thrown into heated battles.

Atlanta chose Pierce on the overall pick of No. 26. draft Early this year. It’s clear he’s trying to make an impact from the bat.

“We’re trying to develop culture, certainly a style of play, some of which are the violence of play and aggression, urgency,” Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbric said via ESPN. “Today, sometimes it goes a little too far and you have to learn how to manage it.

Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Kaleb McGary, #76, on the field during training camp at IBM Performance Field in Flower Branch, Georgia on July 24, 2025. (Dale Zanine-Imagn image)

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“You get upset. Attacks can be very exciting, especially when you’re using a really good defense, so you have to expect a punch to be thrown.

The passion and strength from the players was something that Atlanta was in the Super Bowl during the 2016 season, so they wanted fans to come back. Since then, the Falcons have made the playoffs once, only over .500.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins #18 will pass on July 24, 2025 during training camp at IBM Performance Field in Flower Branch, Georgia. (Dale Zanine-Imagn image)

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The Falcons were 8-9 last season. Kirk Cousins I was injured. The team scored sixth and 13th in yards, with 23rd in yards and points.

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