The Atlanta Falcons could get several starters back for their prime-time matchup with the Green Bay Packers in Week 4.
As the team takes the field for Thursday’s practice, WR Julio Jones, LB Foye Oluokun, WR Russell Gage and CB Kendall Sheffield are suiting up, as reported by ESPN’s Vaughn McClure.
Julio (hamstring) has helmet on as if ready to do some work. Russell Gage (head injury), Foye (hamstring) also with helmets on
— vaughn mcclure (@vxmcclure23) October 1, 2020
Sheffield is expected to start this week in what will be his first game action of the season. Atlanta needs all the help it can get in the secondary and the former fourth-round pick out of Ohio State is a welcome addition.
Defensive coordinator Raheem Morris is “fired up” to get Sheffield back.
Raheem Morris on having Kendall Sheffield back to practice from foot injury. pic.twitter.com/NV1pE9pNEG
— vaughn mcclure (@vxmcclure23) October 1, 2020
The team has activated CB Jordan Miller from his suspension, which should also help add some depth behind Oliver and Sheffield. Darqueze Dennard has been placed on injured reserve, so look for Miller and Blidi Wreh-Wilson to each see time at the nickel back spot.
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