Julio Jones suffers rib injury, returns to game

Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones, who made a spectacular 21-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter, suffered a rib injury on Sunday against the Cardinals.

Jones was back on the field, but didn’t start the second half. His return to the game was originally listed as questionable.

The Falcons held a 26-7 halftime lead over the Cardinals.

Jones had six catches for 82 yards and the touchdown before the injury.

#Falcons WR Julio Jones going into the locker room with the trainers. No announcement yet in the press box. Will keep y'all posted.
— D. Orlando Ledbetter (@DOrlandoAJC) December 16, 2018

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