Tennessee wide receiver Julio Jones is on a long list of key players who will not play against the Falcons in the exhibition season opener at 7 p.m. Friday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Jones, who played 10 seasons with the Falcons, was traded to the Titans on June 6.
Jones practiced Aug. 2, but left after falling awkwardly. He has not returned to practice.
Running back Derrick Henry, wide receiver A.J. Brown and quarterback Ryan Tannehill also will not play in the game.
Defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, defensive end Denico Autry and outside linebacker Bud Dupree were not on the field.
The Falcons will get a second-round pick next year and a 2023 fourth-round pick for the 32-year-old Jones, who had 848 receptions for 12,896 yards in 10 seasons. The Falcons will send a 2023 sixth-round pick to the Titans.
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