FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Atlanta Falcons receiver Roddy White was on the practice field catching passes Friday, but his status for Monday night's game at Green Bay coming off a left ankle sprain remains unclear.

White was without a helmet as he caught a few balls before the team broke into individual drills. He was noticeably hobbled and wasn't really able to accelerate.

Falcons coach Mike Smith expressed optimism about White returning to face the Packers after White missed last week's game against the Cardinals. The Falcons still have one more day of practice Saturday.

The Falcons likely will call it a game-time decision with White. He was questionable leading into last week's game before eventually being ruled inactive.

Also during Friday's practice, receiver Harry Douglas returned to action after being held out Thursday to nurse a lingering foot issue. Cornerback Robert Alford, who suffered a broken wrist a few weeks back, was not on the practice field despite being fitted for a cast on Monday.