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Injury report: Trufant limited with ankle injury

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 05: Desmond Trufant #21 of the Atlanta Falcons breaks up a pass intended for Russell Shepard #19 of the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 5, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina.  (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 05: Desmond Trufant #21 of the Atlanta Falcons breaks up a pass intended for Russell Shepard #19 of the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 5, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
By D. Orlando Ledbetter
Nov 8, 2017

Falcons starting left cornerback Desmond Trufant suffered an ankle injury and was limited in practice on Wednesday.

Trufant was listed on the official report sent to the league.

The Falcons worked out cornerback Byron Maxwell on Monday, but Falcons coach Dan Quinn said the team wasn’t looking to make a move at this time.

The Falcons also have to make a decision on cornerback Jalen Collins, who’s 10-game suspension is winding down.

Running back Devonta Freeman (knee), defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (ribs) and defensive end Takkarist McKinley (shoulder) were limited.

Wide receiver Julio Jones (ankle), kicker Matt Bryant (right calf) and linebacker Duke Riley (knee) did not practice.

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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.

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