Julio Jones says he’s ‘out’ of Atlanta, wants to win
Former Alabama star wide receiver Julio Jones was selected by the Atlanta Falcons with the No. 6 overall selection in the 2011 NFL draft. He’s been with the team throughout his entire, nearly 11-year, career.
Jones, who has often been praised as one of the league’s top wide receivers, is now likely going to be traded.
Today, on FS1’s Undisputed with Shannon Sharpe and Skip Bayless, the two were discussing a recent picture of Jones in a Dallas Cowboys shirt, which they were speculating was a hint at a potential preferred landing spot.
Sharpe decided the best way to end the debate was to call Jones live on the show.
While on the phone, Jones said, “I’m outta [Atlanta], man.”
He also mentioned that he wants to go to a team that can win.
This is huge: Shannon Sharpe called Julio Jones live on @undisputed: Julio said he's "out of there" when asked if he wants to stay in Atlanta. He also said he doesn't want to go to the Cowboys. "I want to win."
Holy cow. I don't think he knew he was live. pic.twitter.com/5D8cXjclQt
— NFL Update (@MySportsUpdate) May 24, 2021
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported earlier today that the Falcons were originally looking to deal Jones outside of the NFC, but his comments today may have hindered that. The franchise will likely now look to get the best possible deal.
Falcons prefer not to trade Julio Jones in the NFC, but would do so for the right price. But now, with Jones wanting out of Atlanta, they are looking for the best value in either conference. https://t.co/D59vq0x9jz
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 24, 2021
Roll Tide Wire will publish any and all updates regarding Julio Jones potentially being traded before the start of the 2021 NFL season.
