Atlanta Falcons

Injury report: Four Falcons to miss game

Washington Redskins running back Matt Jones (31) runs against Atlanta Falcons middle linebacker Paul Worrilow (55) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Washington Redskins running back Matt Jones (31) runs against Atlanta Falcons middle linebacker Paul Worrilow (55) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Aug 16, 2016

Running back Terron Ward (ankle), strong safety Kemal Ishmael (shoulder) and kicker Matt Bryant (tightness) will not play in the second exhibition game against the Cleveland Browns, Falcons coach Dan Quinn said on Tuesday.

Also, backup center Jake Reed (foot injury) will not play against the Browns.

The Falcons (1-0) are set to face the Browns (0-1) at 8 p.m. Thursday at First Energy Stadium.

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