Falcons injury report: Jones, Samuel, Weatherspoon all still questionable

Rob Carr

The Falcons are still unsure whether they'll be able to get anything out of several top contributors when they take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.

The Friday injury report for the Atlanta Falcons listed top contributors Julio Jones, Asante Samuel and Sean Weatherspoon all as questionable, leaving their availability for Sunday's tilt against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers up in the air.

Samuel was limited in his return to action; the cornerback had missed the practices on Wednesday and Thursday. His presence could be critical for the Falcons against the Bucs and quarterback Josh Freeman.

Weatherspoon returned to limited practice Friday after he was held out of the team's Thursday workouts. The linebacker also practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday. Jones was limited in practice for the second consecutive day; he didn't practice on Wednesday.

Atlanta fans can take some comfort in noting that quarterback Matt Ryan, running back Michael Turner, kicker Matt Bryant and defensive linemen John Abraham and Jonathan Babineaux are all listed as probable.

Here's the full report:

Name	Position	Injury	Status
John Abraham	DE	Back	Probable
Jonathan Babineaux	DT	Neck	Probable
Matt Bryant	K	Back	Probable
Kevin Cone	WR	Groin	Questionable
Peria Jerry	DT	Quadricep	Questionable
Julio Jones	WR	Ankle	Questionable
Charles Mitchell	S	Calf	Out
Chris Owens	CB	Thigh	Probable
Matt Ryan	QB	Finger (left)	Probable
Asante Samuel	CB	Shoulder	Questionable
Michael Turner	RB	Groin	Probable
Vance Walker	DT	Ribs	Questionable
Sean Weatherspoon	LB	Illness/Ankle	Questionable