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Falcons injury report: Freeman, Hooper and Ishmael did not practice Thursday

Falcons running back Devonta Freeman is tackled by the Saints' Marshon Lattimore (right) and Vonn Bell during the first half Nov. 10, 2019, at the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

Credit: Jonathan Bachman

Credit: Jonathan Bachman

Falcons running back Devonta Freeman is tackled by the Saints' Marshon Lattimore (right) and Vonn Bell during the first half Nov. 10, 2019, at the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans.
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Nov 14, 2019

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (ankle) returned to practice, but tight end Austin Hooper (knee) and running back Devonta Freeman (foot sprain) remained out of practice on Thursday, according to  the team’s official injury report.

Also, safety Kemal Ishmael (concussion) did not practice.

Guard/center Wes Schweitzer (concussion) didn’t practice on Wednesday, but was limited on Thursday. Punter Ryan Allen (right ankle), cornerback Desmond Trufant (turf toe) and defensive end John Cominsky (ankle) were limited.

Safety Damontae Kazee (shoulder). safety Sharrod Neasman (hamstring),  tight end Luke Stocker (knee) fully participated.

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