Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones, who is battling a right ankle injury, returned to practice on Thursday. Jones, who suffered the injury against New Orleans, has not practiced since Nov. 9. He was limited at practice. Linebacker Sean Weatherspoon, who is also coming back from an ankle injury, did not practice because of an illness. Defensive tackle Peria Jerry (thigh), safety Charles Mitchell (calf) and cornerback Asante Samuel (right shoulder) did not practice. Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution
