FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – Today’s Early Bird Report includes the Falcons having a presence in Dallas for the draft as well as the retirement of one of the NFL’s best defenders.
Before we get to some of the headlines from over the weekend, it’s important to note that today marks the beginning of offseason workouts for the Falcons. Participation is not mandatory for Falcons players until June 12, which is the beginning of mandatory minicamp, but the team has had full participation in the voluntary workouts for each of the past three seasons.
Players will not begin on-field activities for a little while longer, however.