Tagged: Julio Jones (136 Results)
Factoid: Titanic matchup?
The Titans travel to face the Jets this week, and maybe it will be the layup for Tennessee that everyone is expecting. The Jets have been pretty terrible while losing all three games, while the Titans are 2-1 in what looks like an awful AFC South. more »
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Titans WR Jones returns to practice
Tennessee Titans wide receiver JULIO JONES returned to the practice field on Tuesday for the first time since an awkward fall during an August 2nd practice session. Jones was fully dressed… More and took part in what was termed a “jogthrough” against scout team defenders in addition to work in individual drills. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Podcast: August 20 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now
Jared Smola joins the podcast to walk you through the perfect fantasy draft in 2021. Sponsored by Draft Sharks. more »
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Titans WR Jones to miss time with undisclosed injury
Veteran Tennessee wide receiver JULIO JONES left practice earlier this week with an undisclosed injury and remained out on Wednesday. Head coach Mike Vrabel said that the Titans will remain cautious… More with Jones, so it could be a while before fantasy owners see him in action again. Jones missed seven games with injuries last season, which might partially explain Tennessee’s cautious approach with their new wideout. Less
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Falcons sign TE Pitts to rookie deal
The Atlanta Falcons and rookie tight end KYLE PITTS agreed to a four-year deal earlier this week. Pitts, the fourth overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, has already participated in… More the rookie minicamp, the mandatory minicamp and OTAs with the Falcons. After trading star wide receiver JULIO JONES to Tennessee, the Falcons are hoping to get Pitts ready to play a major role as a rookie. Less
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Falcons WR Gage ready for starting gig
Atlanta wide receiver RUSSELL GAGE said recently that he is ready for his increased role now that long-time Falcons wide receiver JULIO JONES is in Tennessee. While CALVIN RIDLEY will replace… More Jones atop the Falcons wide receiver depth chart, Gage expects to build on his 2020 performance. Gage, a sixth-round pick in 2018, added that “the sky is the limit” for him heading into the 2021 season. Less
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Falcons WR Ridley had minor foot surgery
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver CALVIN RIDLEY had minor foot surgery during the offseason that has kept him out of recent practices. Ridley will miss the remainder of the offseason program, but… More he will reportedly be ready to roll when training camp starts in late July. With JULIO JONES off to Tennessee as a member of the Titans, Ridley moves into the number one receiver role for the Falcons this season. Less
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Around the NFL: Julio Jones
Julio Jones was traded to the Titans yesterday. There's a lot to unpack with this deal: the winners, the losers, both obvious and not so obvious. Anyway you look at it, though, it's a really nice acquisition for the Titans. more »
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Titans trade for Falcons star WR Jones
The Tennessee Titans agreed to trade terms with the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday and will be acquiring star wide receiver JULIO JONES. Tennessee receives Jones and a 2023 sixth-round pick, while… More Atlanta gets a 2022 second-round selection and a 2023 fourth-rounder. The 32-year-old Jones is a seven-time Pro Bowler who provides the Titans with a dynamic duo at the wide receiver position along with fellow wideout A.J. BROWN. Less
Source: Tennessean
Around the NFL: Julio Jones
Reports suggest Seattle has joined the hunt for Julio Jones. One online oddsmaker has even made the Seahawks to favorites (for those who like to bet on such things). That could make some fans of that team to say, “here we go again.” more »
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Around the NFL: Julio Jones
Where is Julio Jones going? Pressed up against the salary cap, the Falcons need to get his contract off their books. But is there a team that’s willing to give up much to take on a 32-year-old receiver with a $15 million base salary? more »
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Factoid: Transplant receivers
There was an old-dog-new-tricks question raised in the comments yesterday, with somebody asking whether 32-year-old Julio Jones will transition successfully into a new offense. There’s a theory that older players, with more experience, do a better job of fitting in new offenses. more »
Around the NFL: Julio Jones
You might have heard some scuttlebutt around Julio Jones the last couple of days. Something about him maybe being traded before much longer. If that happens, and it seems like it will, how high should expectations be for him with his new team? more »
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Atlanta to part ways with “Falcon for Life” Jones?
Atlanta owner Arthur Blank has called star wide receiver JULIO JONES a “Falcon for Life” on many occasions, but that may no longer be the case for the cash-strapped Falcons. The… More Falcons are reportedly considering trading Jones, a move that would save them just over $15 million against the salary cap. With roughly $13 million needed to sign the 2021 rookie class, trading Jones appears to be a real option for Atlanta. Less
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Falcons to trade WR Jones?
The Atlanta Falcons are reportedly open to the idea of trading star wide receiver JULIO JONES. Falcons GM Terry Fontenot said on Monday that the organization must listen if people call… More about any player, and that presumably includes Jones. The 32-year-old Jones is a seven-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro, but the Falcons could save over $15 million in salary cap space by trading him after June 1st. Less
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