FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- As the Atlanta Falcons returned to practice Monday, the wide receiver trio of Roddy White, Harry Douglas, and Devin Hester were without helmets coming off injuries.

White missed last Thursday night's 56-14 win against Tampa Bay with a hamstring injury, while both Douglas and Hester both exited the game early. Douglas injured his left foot, but tests on the foot came up negative. Hester was pulled from the game due to cramps.

Falcons coach Mike Smith indicated White was close to playing against the Buccaneers, and White expects to play in Sunday's road game at Minnesota. He appeared to have added protection supporting his right left on Monday. White wears a compression sock sleeve on his left leg to protect his banged up knee.

Douglas' status is uncertain, while Hester's situation seems to be more about rest than anything since cramps appeared to be his only issue.

Coach Smith said the status of the four players won't be updated until the injury report is released on Wednesday.

Also, running back Antone Smith was without a helmet at the start of Monday's practice. The initial word is he suffered a right hamstring injury, the extent of which is unknown.

Smith's injury could be the key one to monitor. He continues to make the most of his opportunities. Against Tampa Bay, he rebounded from a fumble to break loose on a 38-yard touchdown run. Smith also had a 54-yard, catch-and-run touchdown in the season opener against the Saints.

The Falcons would be wise to get Smith more involved moving forward, provided he is healthy.