White, Jackson, Baker Miss Falcons Practice Again

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) – Receiver Roddy White, running back Steven Jackson and offensive tackle Sam Baker missed another practice for the Atlanta Falcons.

White has been slowed since the preseason by a high ankle sprain, and his problems were compounded in the last game when he injured his hamstring. Jackson hasn’t played since Week 2 because of a hamstring injury. Baker is recovering from a knee problem.

Backup tight end Chase Coffman also missed Thursday’s rainy practice with an injured knee.

In a rare bit of good news for the banged-up Falcons, linebacker Akeem Dent returned to practice in a limited role. He is coming back from an ankle injury.

Atlanta (1-4) is mired in a three-game losing streak as it prepares to host winless Tampa Bay on Sunday.