Players to watch in Falcons first preseason game vs. Miami Dolphins

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Sport day is upon the Atlanta Falcons for the primary time in 2024.

After a pair of joint practices spent with the Miami Dolphins, the 2 groups will face off Friday at 7 p.m. ET beneath the lights of Laborious Rock Stadium.

Starters are unlikely to play, and that features Atlanta quarterback Kirk Cousins, amongst a number of others. That is regular for the preseason. What which means, although, is the Falcons teaching employees can consider their different choices with gamers they maybe must see extra of or those that have already caught their eye throughout coaching camp.

Contemplating the Falcons at the moment boast a 90-man roster that may have to be pared right down to 53 come Aug. 27, this reside analysis is essential. There are numerous selections that have to be made by this month’s finish. There are numerous gamers whose future in Atlanta hinges on these exhibition moments, however its additionally the primary alternative Falcons devoted should see some the latest batch of draft picks.

So, the Falcons editorial employees of Tori McElhaney, Will McFadden and Terrin Waack every picked a participant who they’re going to be retaining their eye on Friday night time. And humorous sufficient, it is the latter batch they’ve centered in on.