FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn said the status of running backs Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman will be a game-time decision before Friday night's preseason game against the New York Jets.
Freeman and Coleman continue to work their way back from hamstring strains. They had limited participation in full-team drills upon returning to practice this week. During Thursday's light practice/walkthrough, Freeman and Coleman watched as undrafted rookie Terron Ward took the bulk of the first-team reps during 11-on-11 drills.
"We're going to take them all the way up through that tomorrow," Quinn said of Freeman and Coleman. "They both participated some today, then we'll kind of take them through tomorrow. I like where they're at."
Quinn said strong safety William Moore, defensive tackle Ra'Shede Hageman and offensive lineman Peter Konz are out for Friday's game. Moore suffered a calf strain in practice this week and wore a sleeve on his left leg to protect the injury. Hageman is going through the concussion protocol. Konz experienced some left knee soreness likely related to the ACL tear he suffered last season.
Although Quinn didn't officially rule out cornerback Desmond Trufant and running back Antone Smith, both seem unlikely to play after sitting out all week. Trufant has a shoulder strain and missed the exhibition opener against Tennessee. Smith suffered a hamstring injury on a 1-yard touchdown run vs. the Titans.
Trufant said he'll be just fine for the start of the regular season.
Outside linebacker Brooks Reed continued to get increased reps Thursday in his return from a groin injury. His status for the game remains unclear.
