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Dell (knee) will be held out of full-team reps to open training camp, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Dell's limitations are no surprise, though it is encouraging that he was able to avoid the active/PUP list to kick off camp. Wilson reports that Dell will work on the side during Wednesday's practice and for the early portion of training camp. It remains to be seen when Dell will be cleared for full-team work, but the wideout's recovery from his multi-ligament knee injury continues to look encouraging.

Noel (undisclosed), who was placed on the active/non-football injury list Tuesday, is dealing with a short-term issue, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Noel will seemingly be back at practice during the early stages of training camp, which is positive news as the 2025 third-rounder vies to secure the No. 3 wide receiver role in Houston. Nico Collins and Jayden Higgins appear solidified atop the depth chart, though Noel could have a chance so separate from Xavier Hutchinson, Tank Dell (knee), Lewis Bond and Justin Watson if he's able to impress during camp.

Atlanta cut Siemian (undisclosed) on Wednesday with a non-football injury designation.

Siemian would have faced a notable opportunity had he been healthy enough to open training camp on the practice field, as top quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa (back tightness) and Michael Penix (ACL) are currently dealing with injury. Tagovailoa is expected to be cleared for team drills next week, but in the meantime undrafted rookie Jack Strand and new veteran signee Cooper Rush will handle a significant amount of reps on offense.

Klubnik (back) is participating in Wednesday's training camp practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Klubnik missed time during spring workouts due to back tightness, but he's now been cleared to resume practicing. The rookie fourth-round pick is competing with Brady Cook and Bailey Zappe to earn the No. 2 quarterback gig behind veteran starter Geno Smith.

Sadiq (abdomen) was present for practice Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

The 2026 first-rounder missed OTAs and minicamp due to hernia surgery, but as expected Sadiq is ready for training camp. As a rookie, Sadiq -- who ran a 4.39-second 40-yard dash at the 2026 NFL Combine -- has a chance to emerge as a key pass-catching option for QB Geno Smith while working in a TE corps that also includes 2025 second-rounder Mason Taylor and Jeremy Ruckert.

Hunter (knee) is participating in Wednesday's training camp session, John Shipley of SI.com reports.

Hunter is taking his first individual reps on defense, Shipley reports. The 2025 first-rounder is likely to be eased in during the early portion of camp, as he's working his way back from season-ending LCL surgery, but there doesn't appear to be any concerns about his status for Week 1 at this stage. Hunter is expected to be utilized at both wide receiver and cornerback in 2026.

Tagovailoa is dealing with a tight back, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Per Schefter, Tagovailoa's back issue isn't viewed as serious and the QB should be able to return next week. With Michael Penix (knee) not yet ready for team drills and Trevor Siemian no longer in the mix, the Falcons are signing Cooper Rush to add depth to a signal-caller corps that also includes rookie Jack Strand.

Coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday that Tagovailoa (undisclosed) is working through an injury, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

While Tagovailoa is dealing with an unspecified injury, it doesn't sound like the signal-caller will be sidelined for long. "He will be out there sooner rather than later," Stefanski noted. With Michael Penix (knee) not yet cleared for team work and Trevor Siemian having been released, Stefanski indicated that rookie UDFA Jack Strand will take the team's initial 11-on-11 QB reps at training camp practice.

Coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday that Penix (knee) won't participate in 11-on-11 drills at the start of training camp, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

While Penix -- who is bouncing back from a left ACL injury -- isn't ready to work in team drills yet, the QB will continue doing individual and 7-on-7 work at practice. Once he's cleared to work fully, Penix will turn his focus to competing with free-agent addition Tua Tagovailoa (back) for the team's Week 1 starting job. With that in mind, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com relays that Stefanski noted that he doesn't know exactly when Penix will gain clearance to work fully. Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports, however, that the Falcons are optimistic Penix could be cleared in time to log preseason action.

Dimukeje (knee) has tried out with both the 49ers and Vikings, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Dimukeje has recovered from the knee injury that landed him on the Giants' injured reserve last December. The 26-year-old recorded three tackles (one solo) across five games last season and will now look to find another opportunity with a new team.