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Jones Not On The Practice Field Again Thursday; S-Jax Absent Too
Following up on a previous item. ... Julio Jones was not on the practice field for second consecutive day Thursday, apparently sidelined by an illness.
Head coach Mike Smith said Jones was sent home ill before Wednesday's practice. Smith had hoped it was just a 24-hour bug, but it appears to be more.
Early indications are Jones should be available for Sunday's game against Cleveland. It wouldn't be a surprise to see him back on the practice field on Friday.
Also, running back Steven Jackson was not on the field for the start of Thursday's practice. Jackson practiced on Wednesday.
Receiver Harry Douglas returned to practice after sitting out Wednesday with a lingering foot injury.