Julio Jones Injury: Updates on Falcons Star's Hamstring and Return

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones had been dealing with a hamstring injury that saw him miss the team's practice on Wednesday, as noted by Vaughn McClure of ESPN. However, D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported he is active for the Falcons' Week 2 game against the Giants.

The team announced that he practiced in full on Friday, and head coach Dan Quinn declared: "He looks right back to normal."

Jones shined in the team's season-opening win over the Philadelphia Eagles, catching nine passes for 141 yards and two touchdowns.

He posted those numbers despite missing some snaps after picking up some scratches from the turf on both his arm and leg. Quinn stated there's no reason to believe the lingering soreness is a real concern at this point, per Ledbetter.

"We were laughing during the game," Quinn said. "[Jones said,] 'I'm going with [Rule 2], no excuses.' He's a battler."

Jones is a vital member of the Falcons offense. His role has steadily increased since Atlanta drafted him sixth overall in the 2011 draft. He took over the No. 1 receiver role from Roddy White and established himself as one of the league's most dangerous weapons.

His only extended absence because of injury came during the 2013 campaign. He appeared in just five games before his season was cut short by foot surgery. Otherwise, he hasn't missed more than three regular-season contests in any year.