Defensive tackle Trey Lewis (knee), defensive back Antoine Harris (groin) linebacker Robert James (concussion) and running back Thomas Brown (abdomen) were all medically cleared to participate.

The Falcons let defensive tackle Grady Jackson leave via free agency and have not replaced him with a veteran. So the news about Lewis, who is coming off of two knee surgeries, was important.

Lewis was off to a promising rookie season before suffering a season-ending knee injury in 2007. He missed all of last season after re-injuring the repaired knee while walking down the stairs. Lewis might be able to help offset the loss of Jackson.

"I'm excited that Trey Lewis is healthy," Smith said. "He was very impressive on tape. He will be an important evaluation for us."

Robert James led Arizona State with 106 tackles. He was a fifth round pick, 138th overall in 2008.

James, who was nicknamed "The Beast" in college, was a fifth round pick last season. He missed the season with a head injury. The Falcons are in the midst of re-vamping the linebacking unit. James was called a "run and hit" linebacker and might be able to help next season.

Brown, a seventh round pick from Georgia last season, appeared to have the team made as a kickoff returner before a horse-collar tackle took him out with a abdomen injury.