The Falcons invited seven players to join their minicamp on a tryout basis. Three of them impressed enough to earn a longer look and a shot to compete for a spot on the squad.
Receiver Chris Blair, defensive lineman Albert Huggins and kicker Matthew Trickett now have that opportunity. The team announced on Friday morning that they were all signed.
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Blair is 6-foot-3, 200-pound pass catcher originally signed by Green Bay in 2021 as an undrafted free agent. He spent some time on the Packer practice squad that season and signed a reserve futures deal with them in 2022.
He played in the XFL for the 2023 season, with 26 catches for 594 yards and three touchdowns as a member of the D.C. Defenders.
Huggins is a Clemson product who has bounced around among several teams during his NFL tenure. Trickett is a Minnesota alum who could help take some of the summer workload off Younghoe Koo.
Esteemed running back and return man Avery Williams was formally placed on season-ending injured reserve in a corresponding move. He suffered an ACL injury during the offseason program. Quarterback Austin Aune and receiver Justin Marshall were also released to create space for the new signings.
Take a look at the 2023 Atlanta Falcons in action during mandatory minicamp, presented by MegaFit Meals.
Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson #84 and defensive back Cornell Armstrong #22 during practice at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Fans look on during practice at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank and head coach Arthur Smith during practice at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Mike Jones Jr. #45 during practice at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Arnold Ebiketie #47 during practice at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive back Clark Phillips III #34 during practice at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke #4 during practice at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Joshua Miles #66 during practice at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Fans look on during practice at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson #7 during practice at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Darren Hall #23 and wide receiver Frank Darby #88 during practice at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Troy Andersen #44 during practice at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Parker Hesse #46 during practice at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke #4 during practice at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Carlos Washington Jr. #28 during practice at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Grady Jarrett #97 during practice at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder #9 during practice at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson #84 and fullback Keith Smith #40 during practice at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson #7 during practice at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank and quarterback Desmond Ridder #9 during practice at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson #84 during practice at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tackle Jake Matthews #70 and his son during practice at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo #6 and owner Arthur Blank during practice at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III #30 greets fans during practice at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot looks on during practice at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
View as Atlanta Falcons quarterback Logan Woodside #11 warms up during practice at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder #9 greets fans during practice at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier #25 works with the JUGS machine during practice at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Calais Campbell #93 is interviewed by Dave Archer during practice at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder #9 is interviewed by media during practice at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
