It was Competition Wednesday in Flowery Branch, according to head coach Dan Quinn, but several players were sidelined and unable to participate. Headlining that list are quarterback Matt Ryan, wide receiver Julio Jones, and defensive linemen Takk McKinley and Adrian Clayborn.
I’m not terribly worried about Ryan, who hasn’t practiced on Wednesdays and has been taking it a bit easier as he continues to work back to 100 percent after suffering a high ankle sprain against the Rams in Week 7. I’m also not worried about Julio unless he remains unable to participate into Friday.