Falcons injury report: Jones, Moore don’t practice
Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (hip) and safety William Moore (foot), who were inactive for Sunday’s game against the Steelers, did not practice Wednesday.
Also, wide receiver Roddy White (knee) and Harry Douglas (foot) and right guard Jon Asamoah (back) did not practice. White’s injury is a new one from the ankle injury that he was recovering from.
Also, cornerback Josh Wilson (hand) was listed on the injury report, but he fully participated.
Falcons coach Mike Smith said on Monday that Jones and Moore were expected to play against the Saints on Sunday, but cautioned that he wouldn’t know for sure until later in the week.
Both were listed as questionable on the team’s injury report before the Steelers game.
Smith said they were both close to playing against the Steelers.
Jones and Moore left the Falcons’ 43-37 loss at the Packers in the fourth quarter on Dec. 8 and did not return.
Jones leads the NFL in receiving yards (1,428) after setting career highs in yards in consecutive games. Jones also leads the league with 27 receptions of 20 yards or longer.
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