Tag: Julio Jones
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Julio Jones And Austin Hooper To Play Against Panthers
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones and tight end Austin Hooper will play Sunday against the Panthers. Hooper has missed Atlanta’s last three games due to a sprained MCL. Prior to getting hurt, he had scored touchdowns in four straight games. Jones missed the Falcons’ game on Thanksgiving against the Saints due to a shoulder…
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Falcons Won’t Shut Down Julio Jones Or Matt Ryan
The Atlanta Falcons do not plan on shutting down quarterback Matt Ryan or wide receiver Julio Jones for the season following the team’s 18-26 loss to the Saints. Head coach Dan Quinn stated the following after the loss, which dropped the Falcons to 3-9 on the season: “I recognize fair question, but no. Part of…
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Julio Jones Out Against Saints
Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones is inactive for tonight’s game against the New Orleans Saints due to a shoulder injury. Jones suffered the injury last week and didn’t practice on Monday or Tuesday. He went through Wednesday’s walk-through but will not be able to play.
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Julio Jones And Marshon Lattimore Expected To Play
– Updating an earlier item, the Atlanta Falcons are optimistic that wide receiver Julio Jones will play tonight against the Saints. Jones suffered a shoulder injury last week and while he didn’t practice Monday or Tuesday, he did participate in yesterday’s walk-through. – Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore is also expected to play on Thursday night.…
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Julio Jones Still Bothered By Shoulder Injury
Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones suffered a shoulder injury during the Falcons’ Week 12 game against the Buccaneers. He stayed in the locker room after halftime and missed a portion of the fourth quarter due to the injury. He ended up with five receptions for 68 yards in the loss. Julio didn’t practice Monday or…
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Falcons Sign Julio Jones To 3 Year, $66M Extension
The Atlanta Falcons and elite wide receiver Julio Jones have agreed to a 3 year, $66M extension. Adam Schefter and Chris Mortensen broke the news together. The $66M is fully guaranteed and $64M of it is due at signing. Matt Ryan’s favorite weapon will be a Falcon for the next 5 seasons now.
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Julio Jones Says “I Don’t Know” When Asked If He’ll Play Week 1
Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones had some interesting comments Thursday when speaking to members of the media. “I don’t know,” when asked if he’ll play on Sunday regarding his contract situation per Jason Butt. Jones also mentioned he’s a little sore, hinting at an injury situation. In a follow-up, Butt noted that Jones said he…
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Falcons Owner Arthur Blank Expects Julio Jones Extension To Get Done This Week
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank told The Athletic that the team and wide receiver Julio Jones are “very, very close” to a deal on a contract extension, per Jeff Schultz. In fact, Blank expects a deal to get done this week. Blank continued: “I’d be surprised and disappointed if we didn’t get it done this…
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Falcons Hope To Extend Julio Jones Before Week 1
The Atlanta Falcons still hope to sign wide receiver Julio Jones to a contract extension before Week 1, according to D. Orlando Ledbetter. “I would hope so, but I don’t know that,” Falcons owner Arthur Blank told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Monday regarding a new contract for his star wide receiver. “We’ll have to let…