ATLANTA — Falcons running back Devonta Freeman will return to practice on Monday as a final stage of his concussion protocol.
Freeman did not play in Atlanta's 24-14 preseason loss to Arizona on Saturday night and likely will be held out of Thursday night's final preseason game against Jacksonville.
Freeman has missed two games while in the concussion protocol since agreeing to terms on a five-year, $41.25 million extension that makes him the league's highest-paid running back in terms of the overall package.
Coach Dan Quinn said Sunday rookie running back Brian Hill, who suffered an ankle injury against Arizona, will not play this week.