Roll call: Nine players were not accounted for during the hour-plus practice. They were wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge, tight end Kyle Pitts Sr., quarterback Kirk Cousins, running back Jase McClellan, inside linebacker Troy Andersen, outside linebacker Bralen Trice, offensive tackle Kaleb McGary, tight end Nikola Kalinic and defensive lineman Morgan Fox.
Morris provided an update on Trice last week and Pitts this week. Both are missing due to injury precautions.
Fox was seen in his jersey and with his helmet along the sideline for the final 11-on-11 period, though he never joined in.
Familiar faces: There were more folks in attendance than normal. The biggest name was easily former Falcons quarterback Michael Vick, who strolled up to the sideline about midway through practice. Former Falcons pass game specialist Chandler Whitmer was also spotted along the sideline; he now serves as Indiana University's quarterbacks coach and co-offensive coordinator. And then, most of the extra bodies spread out throughout were Georgia high school coaches.
Morris gave a head-ups before practice that Tuesday doubled as a coaching clinic.
"The game of football has given us all so much that when you've got a chance to give back, particularly with youth football or high school coaching or whatever the case may be, it's just something that you want to fully invest in and dive into at the highest level, Morris said. "I think our coaches all embrace that. Our organization definitely embraces it, and it's something that we'll continue to do long after I'm gone, I can tell you that much, because that's just who we are."
Fighting Falcons: A scuffle broke out between offensive lineman Matthew Bergeron and defensive lineman David Onyemata during the early 11-on-11 period. It was unclear what exactly happened, given where they were on the field and the lack of visibility, but it was clear something happened when players and coaches alike rushed in to break the two up. Music then cut off, as Morris called for a team huddle. He was too far away to hear, but Atlanta's second-year head coach spoke passionately and was able to get his team back on track for the remainder of practice.
One look: Rotation along the line will make it difficult to declare one starting lineup, but for the sake of simplicity, the first-team defense was reported before any substitutions. Up front were Onyemata, Ruke Orhorhoro, Zach Harrison, Leonard Floyd and Arnold Ebiketie. Kaden Elliss was the sole inside linebacker. The secondary included safeties Jessie Bates III and Jordan Fuller, cornerbacks A.J. Terrell Jr. and Mike Hughes and nickel Dee Alford.
Up next: The Falcons have mandatory minicamp next week. June 10-11 will be open to media.