FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said Tuesday he doesn't want his team to fight in practice. On Sunday, the first fights of training camp broke out.
Things initially heated up during the first-team offense's third series of 11-on-11 work. Running back Tyler Allgeier took the ball on the first play. All was good. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. then completed a pass to wide receiver Drake London. Back along the line of scrimmage, though, things were apparently not good this time.
Rookie edge rusher James Pearce Jr. and center Ryan Neuzil got into it, which prompted others to get involved. Primarily, veteran edge rusher Leonard Floyd came to Pearce's defense, while left guard Matthew Bergeron jumped in to help Neuzil.
Morris, defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich