FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Atlanta Falcons' coach Dan Quinn said wide receiver Julio Jones and running back Devonta Freeman won't play in Saturday's third preseason game at Jacksonville, meaning Jones and Freeman are unlikely to see game action until the Sept. 6 opener at Philadelphia.
Both Jones and Freeman are healthy and practicing but sat out the first two preseason games against the New York Jets and Kansas City Chiefs, even despite being in uniform and participating in pre-game warmups. Quinn told reporters holding Jones and Freeman out of preseason games was the plan heading into the four-game exhibition schedule.