The Falcons can’t seem to dodge the injury bullet.
As soon as they get a player back, such as defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (ankle), another one goes down to injury.
Starting cornerback Robert Alford, who finished the most-recent game with an ankle injury, will not play when the Falcons (3-4) face the surprising Washington Redskins (5-2) at 1 p.m. Sunday at FedEx Field in Landover, Md.
The Falcons already were down three opening-day starters in strong safety Keanu Neal (knee surgery), free safety Ricardo Allen (Achilles surgery) and linebacker Deion Jones (broken foot).
Also, kicker Matt Bryant (hamstring) will not play. Wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (hip) returned to practice Friday after not practicing Thursday.
Cornerback Justin Bethel (back), long snapper Josh Harris (hand), center Alex Mack (back) and defensive tackle Deadrin Senat (neck/shoulder) all are expected to play.
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