It didn't take long for the Atlanta Falcons to make their first training camp transaction. After Thursday's practice, the team announced multiple roster moves, releasing defensive back Kevin King and placing three players -- Cobee Bryant, Malik Verdon and LaCale London -- on the non-football injury list.

The Falcons were in the bottom half of the league in total yards allowed (345.3, 23rd), points allowed (24.9, 23rd) and passing yards allowed (224.5, 22nd). They were 15th in rushing yards allowed at 120.6 per game.

There has been a lot of uncertainty surrounding the future of former first-round pick Kyle Pitts and the Atlanta FalconsHe's been in trade rumors all offseason long, but he still starts training camp as a member of the Falcons.

Penix is high on his golf buddy Pitts having a big season. If not, it could be the tight end's last in Atlanta.

The Falcons released defensive back Kevin King and placed three players on the non-football injury list, the team announced Thursday.

The Atlanta Falcons announced a handful of roster moves following Thursday's practice, releasing defensive back Kevin King and placing defensive lineman LaCale London, cornerback Cobee Bryant and linebacker Malik Verdon on the non-football injury list.

“He was solid in his three starts (in five overall games) last season, with a 51.0 QBR that was almost in line with Kirk Cousins ' efficiency as a starter,” Walder wrote on ESPN. “That's a tiny sample, however, so we should think of Penix as mostly an unknown. The range of outcomes for the Falcons is vast, and it hinges more on Penix's potential."