Overview
- OTAs are underway through early June, with Jeff Hafley saying the team is learning to do things his way as projected starter Malik Willis takes heavy work in drills.
- During a media-access practice, defenders grabbed turnovers as Dante Trader intercepted a tipped pass from Willis and Kyle Louis returned a pick for a touchdown off rookie Mark Gronowski.
- De'Von Achane attended but mostly observed, and wide receiver Chris Bell worked on the side with a knee issue in the non-contact installation setting.
- Hafley was hands-on in ball-security drills, using a pad to try to knock the ball out as he pressed for precise execution at a set tempo.
- First-round lineman Kadyn Proctor continued to integrate, drawing praise from left tackle Patrick Paul for his speed and physical play, while Hafley said there will be no joint practices with the Falcons in preseason.