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What will the Falcons get for Julio Jones?
The Falcons and Titans confirmed the trade shortly after news broke. The Falcons will receive a 2022 second-round pick in the NFL Draft as well as a 2023-fourth-rounder. The Titans will also receive a 2023 sixth-rounder.
Why did the Falcons get rid of Julio Jones?
Jones was never a diva receiver. However, after three losing seasons, he felt him time was up in Atlanta and wanted a trade. The news officially broke from Jones when he made an appearance on FOX Sports when he said on live television “I’m out of there.”
Are the Falcons getting rid of Julio Jones?
Falcons trade WR Julio Jones, future sixth-rounder to Titans for second- and fourth-round picks. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported the Falcons have agreed to send their star wide receiver to the Titans, along with a 2023 sixth-round pick, in exchange for 2022 second-round and 2023 fourth-round selections.
How much cap space will the Falcons have in 2021?
The NFL salary cap for 2021 is $182.5 million. Atlanta is carrying $22 million in dead cap space this year. Former Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones and cornerback Desmond Trufant make up nearly $14 million of that number. Jones’ dead cap number is $15.5 million in 2022 before his contract is completely off the books.
Do the Falcons still have to pay Julio Jones?
Jones is in the first year of a three-year extension worth $66 million. He agreed to that deal back in 2019 when he was still with the Falcons. The Titans, as a result, never have to pay Jones more than $14.3 million annually as part of their deal.
What team is AJ Brown on?
Tennessee Titans#11 / Wide receiver
A. J. Brown/Current teams
When did Julio leave the Falcons?
For whatever reasons, I’m not sure, I wasn’t able to speak with him. I tried to, but he felt the way he felt and he wanted to make a change.” That ultimately led to the trade that sent Jones away from the team that traded up to draft him No. 6 overall back in 2011.
Do Falcons play Titans?
With the 2021 NFL preseason ready to shift into top gear, the Atlanta Falcons will open their exhibition schedule at home against the Tennessee Titans.
When did Julio Jones leave the Falcons?
Jones was everything the Falcons could have hoped when they traded up to select him out of Alabama in 2011.
Who makes the most money on the Falcons?
Top Executive: Terry Fontenot, General Manager (since 2021)
- Offense: $86,098,550.
- Defense: $67,915,872.
- Special: $2,826,067.
Do the Falcons have to pay Julio Jones?
Per multiple reports, the Titans will assume full responsibility for the Julio Jones contract, with none of the amount being paid by the Falcons. Jones has a fully-guaranteed base salary of $15.3 million in 2021. Another $2 million in salary is guaranteed for 2022.
What is AJ Brown salary?
Brown, 24, is a former second-round pick of the Titans back in 2019. He’s entering the third year of his four-year, $5,506,368 rookie contract including a $2,130,812 signing bonus. In 2021, Brown has appeared in three games for the Titans and caught seven passes for 92 yards receiving and one touchdown.