Barner held out of practice with an ankle injury

Kenjon Barner #38 of the Atlanta Falcons runs with the ball after a reception against the Miami Dolphins during the second quarter of the preseason game at Hard Rock Stadium on August 08, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Credit: Michael Reaves

Credit: Michael Reaves

Kenjon Barner #38 of the Atlanta Falcons runs with the ball after a reception against the Miami Dolphins during the second quarter of the preseason game at Hard Rock Stadium on August 08, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Falcons running back Kenyon Barner, who suffered an ankle injury late in practice Monday, did not practice Tuesday.

Barner, who broke loose for a 37-yard gain on a screen play against the Dolphins, is the top candidate for the punt and kickoff return jobs.

“He’s had an excellent offseason,” Falcons coach Dan Quinn said. “He’s been very sure-handed in the returns.”