Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones passed his pre-game physical and will play against the Panthers, according to the team. He has dealt with hip and rib injuries this week that limited his practice.
Jones’ 1,511 receiving yards leads the NFL. His 107.9 yards per game also leads the NFL.
#Falcons WR Julio Jones looks good running. pic.twitter.com/apRW3jwsUr
— D. Orlando Ledbetter (@DOrlandoAJC) December 23, 2018
#Falcons coach Dan Quinn watching the Julio Jones session. pic.twitter.com/vwOKOkUi5O
— D. Orlando Ledbetter (@DOrlandoAJC) December 23, 2018
#Falcons WR Julio Jones with the trainers. Has rib/hip injuries. Trying to get cleared to play. pic.twitter.com/pe9sLiPrFJ
— D. Orlando Ledbetter (@DOrlandoAJC) December 23, 2018
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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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