UPDATE: Falcons WR Julio Jones (hip) and S William Moore (foot) have been officially declared out of the game today against the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to the team.
Jones, who arrived at the Georgia Dome at 10:25 a.m., never came on the field to test out his injured hip.
In addition to Jones, Moore and cornerback Robert Alford, who was declared out on Friday, the other inactives included: quarterback Sean Renfree,linebacker Tyler Starff, tackle Jonathan Scott and linebacker James Anderson.
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He didn't practice all week with a hip injury and is not expected to play. However, the club has said that it will be a game time decision and listed him as questionable.
10:25 a.m.: Jones arrived at the Georgia Dome around 10:25 a.m. and went to the locker room.
10:50 a.m.: WR Eric Weems is the first wide receiver out on the practice field.
11:01 a.m.: WR coach Terry Robiskie wouldn't give a thumbs up or down on if Jones was playing or not.
11:04: a.m.: Matt Ryan arrives on the field without Jones.
Jones and safety William Moore left the Falcons’ 43-37 loss at Green Bay on Monday and did not return.
Jones leads the NFL in receiving yards (1,428) after setting career highs in yards in consecutive games. Jones also leads the league with 27 receptions of 20 yards or longer.
Cornerback Robert Alford (wrist) is out and fullback Patrick DiMarco (illness) is questionable.
Right guard Jon Asamoah (back), left guard Justin Blalock (back), wide receiver Harry Douglas (foot), defensive end Stansly Maponga (elbow/not injury related), defensive tackle Paul Soliai (shoulder) and wide receiver Roddy White (ankle) are all probable
Check back here as we update his status before kickoff.
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