Atlanta Falcons
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)
By D. Orlando Ledbetter
Aug 13, 2019Falcons 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.”
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Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.
