Atlanta Falcons

Falcons’ Julio Jones limited by knee injury

By D. Orlando Ledbetter
Dec 9, 2015

FLOWERY BRANCH — Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones, the leading receiver in the NFL with 102 catches and 1,338 yards receiving, was limited in practice with a knee injury on Wednesday.

Right guard Chris Chester (right shoulder, knee), tight end Tony Moeaki (hamstring) and defensive tackle Paul Soliai (calf) did not participate in practice.

Kicker Matt Bryant (quadriceps), returner Devin Hester (toe) and tight end Jacob Tamme (shoulder) were limited in practice. Bryant has missed the past two games.

Free safety Ricardo Allen (shin) and strong safety Kemal Ishmael (shoulder) were listed on the injury report, but fully participated in practice.

Jones finished the game on Sunday and no injury was announced.

About the Author

Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.

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