ON THE FALCONS BEAT

Inactives: Buccaneers at Falcons

Freeman, Jarrett and Shelby out for Falcons
Pressbox view from Mercedes-Benz Stadium before the Falcons are set to host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018. (By D. Orlando Ledbetter/dledbetter@ajc.com)
Pressbox view from Mercedes-Benz Stadium before the Falcons are set to host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018. (By D. Orlando Ledbetter/dledbetter@ajc.com)
Oct 14, 2018

Running back Devonta Freeman, defensive tackle Grady Jarrett and defensive end Derrick Shelby were declared out of Sunday’s game by Falcons coach Dan Quinn on Friday.

Freeman also has a groin injury to go with his foot injury. Cornerback Justin Bethel (knee) fully participated in practice.

Jarrett has an ankle sprain. Shelby also has a groin injury.

The other inactive players against the Buccaneers include: offensive tackle Matt Gono, offensive guard Zac Kerin, running back Brian Hill and cornerback Blidi Wreh-Wilson.

The Buccaneer inactives include: quarterback Ryan Griffin cornerback Carlton Davis, running back Shaun Wilson, defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches, defensive end Noah Spence, offensive lineman Alex Cappa and offensive lineman Mike Liedtke.

Tevin Colmean will start for Freeman. Jack Crawford will start for the Jarrett.

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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