FLOWERY BRANCH -- Falcons rookie left tackle Jake Matthews has returned to practice after missing last week's loss at Cincinnati with a sprained left ankle.<br />
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Coach Mike Smith said Matthews, the NFL's sixth overall draft pick, participated fully in the 2-hour workout and should start Thursday when Tampa Bay visits the Georgia Dome.<br />
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Matthews' improved health means that Gabe Carimi will likely start at right tackle with Lamar Holmes, who struggled badly against the Bengals, going to the bench.<br />
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Smith said he was not concerned that four-time Pro Bowl receiver Roddy White has missed the last two days with a sore hamstring, adding that it's unnecessary for a 10th-year veteran to practice on a short week if he's hurting.<br />
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Receiver Julio Jones (ankle) and rookie linebacker Prince Shembo (knee) participated fully on Thursday.
