ON THE FALCONS BEAT
Injury report: Bryant to sit out practice, Upshaw and Sanu back
Atlanta Falcons' Matt Bryant kicks an extra point during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
By D. Orlando Ledbetter
Oct 18, 2017Falcons kicker Matt Bryant, who missed time last week with a back injury, will not practice on Wednesday.
Falcons coach Dan Quinn said that the rest was previously planned for the 42-year-old kicker.
Defensive tackle Courtney Upshaw (ankle) and wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (hamstring) are set to return to practice today.
Quinn said Sanu was close to playing last week against the Dolphins.
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.
