Neither the New Orleans Saints nor the Falcons saw many changes to their practice participation reports Thursday (Sept. 20), which may end up being good news for the Saints.
Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (calf) and running back Devonta Freeman (knee) each missed their second consecutive day of practice, as did defensive ends Takkarist McKinley (groin) and Derrick Shelby (groin).
The only change for either team was that Falcons linebacker Corey Nelson (calf) missed practice Thursday after being a limited participant the day before.
Jones downplayed the significance of his injury to reporters in Atlanta Thursday, saying his calf simply tightened up last week against Carolina.