Brooks Reed to make Falcons debut

Linebacker Brooks Reed is set to make his Falcons debut against the Texans on Sunday after he participated fully in practice today.

Reed missed the first three games of the season while recovering from groin surgery. He is listed as probable on the team’s injury report.

Reed was a major free-agent acquisition for the Falcons during the off season, when they signed him to a four-year contract that included $9 million guaranteed. Reed started 52 games for the Texans over the past four seasons.

Wide receiver Julio Jones (toe/hamstring) and running back Devonta Freeman( toe) also participated fully in today’s practice. They are listed as probable on the injury report.

Four players are out for the game: safety Ricardo Allen (knee), wide receiver Devin Hester (toe), running back Tevin Coleman (ribs) and right end Jacob Tamme (concussion)

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