Falcons cornerback Kendall Sheffield, who was the nickel back last season, has a foot injury and was declared out of the season opener against Seattle on Sunday.
Also, veteran defensive end Charles Harris (ankle) was declared out of the game, scheduled for 1 p.m. at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Defensive end Dante Fowler (ankle), center/left guard Matt Hennessy (knee), wide receiver Russell Gage (groin) fully participated in practice Friday.
Wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring), wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (hamstring), cornerback A.J. Terrell (hamstring) and defensive tackle Marlon Davidson (knee) were limited in practice but are expected to play Sunday. However, Davidson was listed as questionable.
Sheffield, running back Todd Gurley (resting veteran), guard James Carpenter (resting veteran) and defensive end Charles Harris (ankle) did not practice.
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