Injury report: Upshaw, Bryant and Sanu out Thursday

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Defensive tackle Courtney Upshaw (ankle/knee), wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (hamstring) and kicker Matt Bryant (back) will not practice for the Falcons on Thursday, according to coach Dan Quinn.

Also, wide receiver Julio Jones (hip) and defensive end/linebacker Vic Beasley (hamstring) will be limited in practice.

Wide receiver Justin Hardy, who missed practice Wednesday because of an illness, will fully participate in practice.

The Falcons signed Mike Meyer to the practice squad to handle the practice kicking duties for the 42-year-old Bryant, who is expected to play Sunday against the Dolphins.