Robinson, Jefferson return to Falcons practice

Flowery Branch — Falcons wide receiver Laurent Robinson and defensive tackle Jason Jefferson returned from injury and participated fully in practice Wednesday.

Robinson suffered a sprained ligament in his left knee during the third game of the season against Kansas City.

Jefferson, who started one game this season, suffered a high ankle sprain against Carolina.

“They’ve been out for a number of weeks,” Falcons coach Mike Smith said. “We’re excited about getting those guys back. We’re hoping to have a full complement on the bus when we take off for Philadelphia next week.”

Robinson was just starting to make a move in the wide receiver rotation. He had four catches against Tampa Bay and then got hurt on his only catch against Kansas City. He’s been inactive fro the last two games.

“It felt good, getting back out there, running around and catching some balls,” Robinson said. “I’m just getting used to this knee brace and getting back in shape. I have to get my wind back.”

Robinson thinks he will be ready for the Philadelphia game on Oct. 26.

“We’ll just see how it goes tomorrow and we’ll see how it feels after running routes and stuff,” Robinson said. “I’m pretty confident that I’ll be back for the game.”

Jefferson started against Tampa Bay when Grady Jackson’s swollen knee forced him to the inactive list. He made three tackles.

The only nicked up Falcon was cornerback Brent Grimes, who suffered a bruised knee late in the Chicago game last week and was replaced by Domonique Foxworth.