Report: Julio Jones to be pregame decision vs. Panthers

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones will be a pregame decision for Sunday's contest against the Carolina Panthers, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Jones didn't practice this week after aggravating his hamstring injury against the Green Bay Packers in Week 4.

The 31-year-old, who previously missed only one game from 2017 to 2019, was sidelined during the Falcons' Week 3 matchup versus the Chicago Bears because of the same issue.

The seven-time Pro Bowler's racked up 15 receptions for 213 yards through three appearances this season.

If Jones is sidelined again, Calvin Ridley and Russell Gage are expected to carry the load for the Falcons at wide receiver.

Atlanta enters Sunday hoping to avoid its first 0-5 start since the 1997 season.

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