Atlanta Falcons: Julio Jones sits out practice

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones will sit out practice on Tuesday with what amounts to a maintenance day.

Falcons coach Dan Quinn made the announcement during his Tuesday morning appearance on 92.9 The Game.

The Falcons have been limiting Jones' practices throughout the season in order to keep him fresh for game action. Sixth-seeded Atlanta hopes to have the wideout at the top of his game on Saturday when it visits the top-seeded Philadelphia Eagles.

Jones, who was listed with ankle and rib injuries last week, reeled in nine receptions for 94 yards and a touchdown in the Falcons' 26-13 win over the Los Angeles Rams. He had 88 catches for 1,444 yards this season, marking the fourth straight campaign he amassed at least 1,400 receiving yards.

The 28-year-old Jones has gashed the Eagles during his career, recording 26 receptions for 428 yards and three touchdowns in four encounters.