"Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones will not play Sunday against the Carolina Panthers because of a hamstring injury. Jones leads a list of seven Falcons, all starters, who did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

Jones, this year's first-round draft pick, left Sunday's game against the Packers after suffering the injury to his left hamstring. Jones was on the practice field working with trainers Wednesday, an encouraging sign according to coach Mike Smith.

"We are hoping that after this week we will get him back the following week," Smith said."