Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (shoulder injury), tight end Austin Hooper (knee) and tight end Luke Stocker (back) did not practice e on Tuesday as the team is preparing to the face the Saints at 8:20 p.m. Thursday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Running back Devonta Freeman (foot sprain) participated during the open portion practice. He ran plays with the first-team offense in the walk-through practice.

He didn’t speak to the media after practice during opening locker room.

Hooper was off to the side working with the training staff.

Cornerback Desmond Trufant (toe), cornerback Jordan Miller (illness), defensive tackle Tyeler Davison (neck) fully participated in practice.

Safety Sharrod Neasman (shoulder) and defensive end Takk McKinley (shoulder) were limited.

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