The status of the Falcons’ go-to receiver for Sunday’s pivotal game at New Orleans seems in doubt.
Per Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com, wide receiver Julio Jones (hip) was not practicing at the outset of Friday’s workout.
The 25-year-old Jones has not played since suffering his injury in the midst of a 11-catch, 259-yard performance at Green Bay on December 8. He didn’t practice on Wednesday or Thursday as Atlanta began its prep for division-leading New Orleans (6-8).
The Falcons (5-9) are one game out of first place in the NFC South. They will capture the division title if they defeat the Saints and Panthers in the final two weeks.
If Jones is out, Harry Douglas will step into his role opposite Roddy White.
