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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