Injury report: Allen to be held out against Jaguars
Falcons free safety Ricardo Allen was added to the list of players who will not play in the third exhibition game against the Jaguars at 7 p.m. Saturday in Jacksonville.
Allen joins wide receiver Julio Jones and running back Devonta Freeman as players the Falcons will hold out of the game without injuries.
Also, linebacker Deion Jones (strain), guard Ben Garland (strain) and wide receiver Marvin Hall (strain) will not play because of injuries.
Kicker Matt Bryant, who kicked on Wednesday, and cornerback Desmond Trufant will be game-day decisions. Bryant missed the team’s first two exhibition games.
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