Post by Guvmintcheeze on Oct 24, 2014 1:01:24 GMT
Julio Jones back to full participation in practice
By Vaughn McClure | ESPN.com
Atlanta Falcons receiver Julio Jones, who was limited during Wednesday's practice in London, was back to full participation Thursday as the team continued to prepare for the Detroit Lions.
Maybe the Falcons will have their full complement of receivers healthy for Sunday. Harry Douglas, who missed the past four games with a deep bruise in his left foot, returned to practice Thursday and was limited.
Jones wasn't the only Falcon back at full strength. Left guard Justin Blalock, coming off a back injury, was a full participant after being limited Wednesday.
Jones' left ankle has given him issues early in the week ever since the Minnesota game, but constant treatment has allowed him to be ready by game time.
Blalock's change in status is good news for the Falcons. He struggled in last week's loss at Baltimore as his back obviously wasn't 100 percent. He missed the Giants game due to the injury.
Held out of practice was defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux with a foot injury. Coach Mike Smith mentioned the possibility of Babineaux returning on Friday.
Also, rookie linebacker Prince Shembo remained limited with a knee injury.
For Detroit, receiver Calvin Johnson practiced for the second consecutive day and was limited coming off an ankle injury while running back Reggie Bush did not practice due to an ankle injury.