We’re approaching Falcons football at an alarming rate.
The NFL has announced organized team activity (OTA) and minicamp schedules for every NFL team, and our Atlanta Falcons will be kicking off their OTAs late in May.
Per the NFL’s announcement, the Falcons will hold OTAs from May 27-28, on May 30, from June 2-3, and on June 5. Mandatory minicamp will kick off on June 10; ideally the Falcons would have a pretty set roster at that point, which might include a trade for Kirk Cousins. Minicamp is when things really get going, but OTAs are an early glimpse at roles and responsibilities at times, including Drew Dalman’s ascension to the starting job in 2022.
The formal start to the offseason program is April 22, just days before the 2025 NFL Draft, per Daniel Flick at Sports Illustrated. That includes Terry Fontenot meeting with the press on April 23 to talk about the team’s draft plans, where he’s unlikely to tip any picks but may offer a little useful clarity about the team’s plans.
We’re not all that far away from the early rumblings of Falcons football, in other words, so go ahead and circle those dates on your calendar.