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Jones On The Field Friday; S-Jax Limited To Working On The Side

Written By Bob Harris | fantasy football | Posted 26-Dec-14 @ 10:40 PT

Following up on a previous item. ... According to ESPN.com's Vaughn McClure, Julio Jones returned to practice Friday for the first time since suffering an oblique injury at Green Bay Dec. 8.

Jones missed the game the following week against the Steelers due to the injury but was back in action last week against the Saints. He played 48 of 65 snaps in the Saints game and caught seven passes for 107 yards.

The Falcons had no doubt about Jones being ready for this Sunday's showdown with the Panthers for the NFC South title. Having him back at practice probably is an indication Jones is healthier than he was last week.

Also at practice Friday, running back Steven Jackson remained sidelined with a quadriceps injury, although he did some work on a side field. According to McClure, Jackson won't play against the Panthers.