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.

About the Author

Keep Reading

Atlanta Falcons fans cheer their team at training camp practice on Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Flowery Branch. (Curtis Compton/AJC)

Credit: Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@

Featured

UPS driver Dan Partyka delivers an overnight package. As more people buy more goods online, the rapid and unrelenting expansion of e-commerce is causing real challenges for the Sandy-Springs based company. (Bob Andres/AJC 2022)

Credit: TNS