FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Early in his second training camp, Casey Washington was presented with an opportunity.

Darnell Mooney injured his shoulder diving for a deep pass on the first day of training camp, and his temporary absence created an opening in the starting lineup. It didn't take long for Washington to fill it, and he quickly found his stride.

"In Mooney's absence, he's done a great job," Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson said. "He's continuing to ascend, and we're excited about Casey and what he can bring this season."

A sixth-round pick out of the University of Illinois, Washington appeared in eight games for the Falcons as a rookie thanks to his special teams ability, but he missed multiple games late in the year due to a concussion. Still, Washington caught the firs

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