Atlanta Falcons receiver Julio Jones moves closer to return from toe injury

In this Nov. 3, 2016, file photo, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) slips a tackle by Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Daryl Smith (51) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, in Tampa, Fla. - photo by Phelan Ebenhack

1222Falcons — In this Nov. 3, 2016, file photo, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) slips a tackle by Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Daryl Smith (51) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, in Tampa, Fla. - photo by Phelan Ebenhack

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons Pro Bowl wide receiver Julio Jones moved closer to his return from a toe injury by joining full-speed drills in Wednesday’s practice. Jones has missed two straight games with a sprained toe. Offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan said Jones ran full speed but only in limited parts of the session.

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