Falcons’ Julio Jones back at practice; Fowler out

Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) returned to practice Thursday, but defensive end Dante Fowler (ankle) was held out.

Jones was looking swift and fluid during the open portion of practice and did not have a sleeve on his leg.

Defensive end Takk McKinley (groin) and defensive tackle Deadrin Senat (not injury-related) were not seen during the open period of practice.

Jones has missed two and a half games this season, but played last week against the Vikings. He finished with eight catches for 137 yards and two touchdowns.

Also, safety Jaylinn Hawkins (concussion) left the concussion protocol and was limited at practice on Wednesday.

Thursday, Oct. 22

Full Participation

• No. 15 WR Brandon Powell (elbow)
• No. 83 WR Russell Gage (shoulder)

Limited Participation

• No. 11 WR Julio Jones (hamstring)
• No. 18 WR Calvin Ridley (elbow)
• No. 20 CB Kendall Sheffield (foot)
• No. 32 S Jaylinn Hawkins (concussion)

Did Not Participate

• No. 51 C Alex Mack (not injury related – rest)
• No. 56 DE Dante Fowler (ankle)
• No. 94 DT Deadrin Senat (not injury related – rest)
• No. 98 DE Takk McKinley (groin)

Falcons' next four games

Lions at Falcons at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25

Falcons at Panthers at 8:20 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29

Broncos at Falcons at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8

Falcons at Saints at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22

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