Injury report: DeMarcco Hellams, Jack Nelson declared out for game Sunday
FLOWERY BRANCH — Safety DeMarcco Hellams and rookie offensive tackle Jack Nelson were declared out of the game against the Buccaneers at 1 p.m. Sunday by Falcons coach Raheem Morris on Friday.
Wide receiver Darnell Mooney (shoulder) was listed as questionable and will be a game-time decision.
Hellams has a hamstring injury, and Nelson injured his calf and did not practice Friday.
Cornerback Clark Phillips (rib) fully participated in practice on Friday. Left tackle Jake Matthews (resting) was limited.
Also, outside linebacker Leonard Floyd and defensive tackle David Onyemata were rested and did not practice Friday.
Cornerback A.J. Terrell (rest/not injury related) and wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud (rest/not injury related) also were listed as limited on the Thursday injury report.
Roster moves: Wide receiver David Sills V was released and cornerback Grayland Arnold was released from the reserve/injured list.
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