FLOWERY BRANCH -- Linebacker Deion Jones (shoulder) and cornerback Kendall Sheffield (hamstring) are set to return to action for the Falcons, according to their official injury report Friday.
“Whenever I get my number called, get a chance to fly around and go, that’s something that I take pride in,” Jones said after practice. “I definitely want to put that brand of ball out there on the field.”
Defensive tackle Jonathan Bullard (ankle) was declared out.
Also, the Falcons will consider calling up running back Qadree Ollison and activating defensive end Steven Means.
Jones started the first 10 games of the season and ranks second on the team in tackles, with 92. He also has two sacks, seven tackles for loss, three quarterback hits, one forced fumble and three passes defended.
Sheffield, who started nine of 13 games that he played in last season, has played just 20 special-teams snaps in three games this season.
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