ON THE FALCONS BEAT
ON THE FALCONS BEAT

Injury report: Freeman, Jarrett and Shelby declared out of Bucs’ game

Devonta Freeman carries the ball against Artie Burns. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
Devonta Freeman carries the ball against Artie Burns. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
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Oct 12, 2018

Running back Devonta Freeman, defensive tackle Grady Jarrett and defensive end Derrick Shelby were declared out of Sunday’s game by Falcons coach Dan Quinn on Friday.

Freeman also has a groin injury to go with his foot injury. Cornerback Justin Bethel (knee) fully participated in practice.

Jarrett has an ankle sprain, while Shelby also has a groin injury.

Freeman played in the opener, but missed the next three games with a bruised knee.

Jarrett missed the Pittsburgh game after suffering an ankle sprain in the third quarter against the Bengals on Sept. 30.

With Jarrett and Shelby out, Steelers running back James Conner rushed 21 times for 110 yards and two touchdowns in the 41-17 loss on Sunday.

Defensive tackle Michael Bennett IV, who played 18 snaps against the Steelers, could see an increased role against the Bucs. Also, Quinn said that rookie Deadrin Senat was coming off his best game.

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