Falcons to hold Coleman out against Cowboys
FLOWERY BRANCH — Falcons rookie running back Tevin Coleman, the team's leading rusher who suffered a fractured rib against the Giants, was declared out for Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys at 1 p.m. at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Also, linebacker Brooks Reed (groin surgery) and returner Devin Hester (turf toe) were declared out for the game.
All the rest of the Falcons injured players were declared probable for the game, including wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring), linebacker Justin Durant (foot), defensive tackle Paul Soliai (knee), linebacker Paul Worrilow (calf) and defensive end Malliciah Goodman (elbow).
Also, linebacker Kroy Biermann was listed as probable after missing practice Wednesday after his wife, reality television star Kim Zoliciak, suffered a mini-stroke.
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