Day: January 20, 2017

Falcons WR Julio Jones practices, coach says ‘looked good’ (Sports Betting News)Falcons WR Julio Jones practices, coach says ‘looked good’ (Sports Betting News)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) makes a catch during an NFL football practice, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, in Flowery Branch, Ga. The Falcons will face the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship on Sunday in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Falcons star wide receiver Julio Jones cleared his final hurdle for Sunday’s NFC championship game against Green Bay by practicing for the first time this week on Friday. Coach Dan Quinn said Jones had no limitations in his first practice since aggravating his sprained left toe last week. Jones did not appear to favor the foot in the portion of the practice open to reporters.

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Watson among 103 to give up eligibility to enter NFL draft (Sports Betting News)Watson among 103 to give up eligibility to enter NFL draft (Sports Betting News)

FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2017, file photo, Clemson's Deshaun Watson celebrates a last second touchdown pass to Hunter Renfrow during the second half of the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Alabama, in Tampa, Fla. The NFL on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, released a list of 95 underclassmen who have been granted early entry to the draft, along with the names of eight other players, including Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson, who are draft-eligible by completing their college degrees. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

For the second straight year, more than 100 players are giving up college eligibility to enter the NFL draft. The league on Friday released a list of 95 underclassmen who have been granted early entry to draft, along with the names of eight other players, including Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson, who are draft-eligible by completing their college degrees. Last year 96 underclassmen declared for the draft and 11 others became eligible by finishing their degrees.

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Injured Packers Nelson, Adams could be game-time decisions (Sports Betting News)Injured Packers Nelson, Adams could be game-time decisions (Sports Betting News)

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson (87) watches during NFL football practice inside the Don Hutson Center Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017 in Ashwaubenon, Wis. The Green Bay Packers play the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC championship game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017. (Jim Matthews/The Green Bay Press-Gazette via AP)

The Green Bay Packers may not know the status of injured receivers Jordy Nelson, Davante Adams and Geronimo Allison until just before the NFC championship game on Sunday. Coach Mike McCarthy said on Friday that all three receivers would be ”given every chance to play in the game.” The Packers didn’t have on-field work on Friday. McCarthy says the team may make a decision on the receivers after the final practice of the week on Saturday.

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