Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White has revealed that he is close to making a return to action after featuring in his side's practice sessions.

The veteran wideout has been out since week five of the season with a hamstring injury but has made strides in his recovery and could feature against the Carolina Panthers this weekend.

"I felt good today," White told ESPN. "My first time getting out there, so I wanted to test it out, see how it is. Doing well. Running some routes. Did some things that's in the game plan. So, I felt real good out there."

Atlanta are 2-5 in their campaign going into week nine.