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Injury report: Julio Jones returns to Falcons practice

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Oct 4, 2018

Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones, who has injuries to a hand and an ankle, returned to practice Thursday, according to the team’s official injury report.

The Falcons (1-3) are set to play the Pittsburgh Steelers (1-2-1) at 1 p.m. Sunday at Heinz Field.

Jones didn’t practice Wednesday and was limited Thursday.

Running back Tevin Coleman (shin), running back Devonta Freeman (knee) and wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (hip) all fully participated in practice.

Defensive end Vic Beasley (ankle), linebacker Foye Oluokun (ankle) and defensive end Derrick Shelby (groin) were limited in practice.

Cornerback Justin Bethel (knee) and defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (ankle/knee) did not practice. Jarrett was ruled out of Sunday’s game.

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