What happened: Stefanski said the Falcons' starters will take part in joint practices with the Colts but will not play in the preseason game. Stefanski said he wants to accomplish "a lot" during the trip to Indianapolis.

Why it matters: The joint-practice format lets Atlanta's top players get extended live reps against another team without preseason-game injury risk. The Falcons have already added 7-on-7 work to the Colts joint-practice plan, part of a broader camp approach that has kept multiple job competitions in rotation.

What to watch: The joint practices are scheduled for Aug. 19-20 at Grand Park, with the preseason game against the Colts to follow.