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ON THE FALCONS BEAT

Julio Jones held out of practice; Levitre has knee injury

Falcons WR Julio Jones discuss his Big dropped pass with the AJC’s D. Orlando Ledbetter and how he plans to move forward. Video by D. Orlando Ledbetter
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Nov 9, 2017

Falcons All-Pro wide receiver Julio Jones was held out of practice on Thursday.

Starting left guard Andy Levitre (knee) was limited in practice and was added to the team’s official injury report.

Cornerback Desmond Trufant (ankle) and running back Devonta Freeman (knee) fully participated in practice.

Kicker Matt Bryant (right calf) and linebacker Duke Riley (knee) will not practice.

Defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (ribs) and defensive end Takkarist McKinley (shoulder) were also limited at 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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