What happened: Stefanski said Smith has made a major impact in a short amount of time. He added that teammates are feeding off who Smith is around the team.

Why it matters: The praise adds to Atlanta's recent push to get Smith on the field, showing his presence is registering before much live action. Early buy-in can speed a newcomer's path into a larger September role.

What to watch: Watch for Atlanta's next practice update and whether Smith's early influence is paired with more on-field work. The clearer his workload becomes, the easier it will be to gauge how quickly the Falcons plan to lean on him.