James GordonIt is a known fact that David Luiz is in the middle of a contract dispute with Paris Saint Germain. While some have claimed that the Brazilian is choosing to hold out for a better contract, the truth is that the club want to sell the ex-Chelsea player and will do all they can to make the situation as easy as possible. As the news of Luiz’s contract not being renewed became public, a number of big clubs started to make inquiries about the player. The most persistent of these are Manchester United. PSG wish to sell Luiz and will let him go for a cut-price transfer.
The Atlanta Falcons have traded WR Julio Jones to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a 2018 first round pick, giving the Browns their own version of the speedy receiver with a similar skill set. While he’s no rookie, the 28-year-old Jones is still entering the prime of his career, which means he should be in high demand once he hits the open market. However, it was surprising to see a potential trade go through so quickly, especially when it involves a player like Jones.
The Atlanta Falcons have accepted a trade with the Cleveland Browns in which they’ll send Pro Bowl wide receiver Julio Jones to the team for a conditional 2018 fourth round pick. The terms of the deal can’t be officially discussed until it’s completed, though ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the Falcons are receiving a fourth round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. The Cleveland Browns will also receive a 2018 fourth round pick.. Read more about julio jones and let us know what you think.6:45 A.M. EASTERN TIME.
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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones, considered one of the top talents in the NFL, is up for sale. Shortly before the 2021 draft, Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot said the team is willing to listen to trade offers for the 32-year-old veteran as Atlanta tries to solve its current cap space issues. An agreement has yet to be reached, but a move after 1. June seems increasingly likely. said Jones this week when asked if he would stay with the Falcons: I’m leaving.
It’s not often that an elite receiver is available, but the Falcons’ financial situation – they’re one of three teams with less than $1 million in cap space, according to Over The Cap, and they still have plenty of players to contract – has put them in that position. Jones has three years remaining on his contract and a fully guaranteed base salary of $15.3 million for 2021. The cost is $23.05 million this year and $19.263 million in 2022 and 2023. With the lowered limit for this season, teams will have to resort to some maneuvering to get Jones and get him within the limit. But there is definitely a market for it. There’s a chance he could even get a first round pick for Atlanta.
Who might be interested, and where might Jones land? What can the Falcons get in return? Our NFL Nation reporters acted as general managers for their teams and made realistic suggestions for Jones, and Falcons reporter Michael Rothstein picked one. We asked reporters to make offers only if their teams can actually compete for Jones, based on space availability, WR depth, competitor opportunities and other factors. For the teams that could have made an offer but didn’t, our reporters explained why they chose to decline it.
Which team made the best offer and got Jones in our market of talented simulated receivers? This is how it went.
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Why is Jones in the market?
Jones and the Falcons found themselves in this position for different reasons, and few of them have to do with Jones actually playing on the field. The aftermath of COVID-19 led to a cap hit and the team was let down by former Atlanta general manager Thomas Dimitroff. So the Falcons had to win over some top talent to build a team with competitive players. The contracts of Matt Ryan, Jake Matthews and Deion Jones were restructured, while Dante Fowler Jr. and Tyler Davison were offered salary reductions.
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The Falcons have yet to make room to contract rookies and have two more highly paid players they can release, trade, restructure or extend: Jones and fullback Grady Jarrett. The team can extend Jarrett because he is the cornerstone of the defense. At 28 years old, Jarrett still has a few years left to play at a high level. But if that hasn’t happened, then it’s Jones’ turn. Fontenot is trying to come clean, not create new problems, so a restructuring of Jones seems less likely. Firing him should not be an option, nor should an extension, as he is still under contract for three years. And yes, it’s worth noting that Jones said this week that he doesn’t expect to return to Atlanta.
In the case of Jones, the team gets a productive receiver who regularly makes impressive plays. Before last season, when he missed seven games, Jones had rushed for at least 1,394 yards in six consecutive seasons and caught at least 83 passes. Ryan said Jones has had a big impact on his career, and it’s easy to see why: Since the 2014 season, he has been one of the game’s top receivers, a seven-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro. — Michael Rothstein
Can Atlanta keep up with me?
If Atlanta decides to keep Jones, it could mean something has to happen with Jarrett’s contract, whether it’s a restructuring or an extension. However, if Jarrett and the Falcons are able to negotiate a contract extension – Jarrett said that’s up to his agent Todd France – Atlanta could theoretically retain Jones and try to make another big run with that core of the offense.
If the Falcons think they are indeed a contender for the title, then maybe this is the way to go. While there are real questions about what will happen this season (and the defense is one of the main reasons), walking away from Jones makes a lot more sense. Which brings us to the Jones deal. — Rothstein
Our offers for Jones
We asked reporters from NFL Nation to play GM and make realistic suggestions for Jones, mimicking what their team could actually do. Four bids were submitted. They are presented here in alphabetical order.
Motion by Jamison Hensley: The Ravens are sending the Falcons a second-rounder for 2022 and a fifth-rounder for 2022 (acquired in the Orlando Brown Jr. trade). The Falcons will take $4 million of Jones’ guaranteed $15.3 million salary in 2021.
Why are you making this offer? Jones would become the No. 1 receiver that Lamar Jackson missed in his first three NFL seasons. Baltimore’s receivers ranked second-to-last in the NFL in catches and receiving yards over the past two seasons.
Rashod Bateman will play outside opposite Jones and Marquis Brown will work in the slot. Sammy Watkins, who has a $5 million guarantee this season, will struggle to get on the field. This will be the most talented group of receivers in Ravens history and will bring more balance to the most run-oriented offense in the league. The linebackers will have to decide whether to block Jackson and runner J.K. Dobbins or double Jones.
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Bart Scott explains why the Ravens could take a big step toward the playoffs if they trade Julio Jones.
Baltimore has very limited salary cap space ($9.7 million), and in order to acquire Jones, several players would have to be restructured to create more room – something Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti opposes. The Ravens are expected to extend Jackson’s contract significantly, meaning they will rely more on the draft and less on free agency to build a team around him. To acquire Jones, he would have to give up some valuable draft picks, but his ability to disrupt the game would have a significant impact. — Hensley.
Mike Reiss’ proposal: The Patriots send 2022 second round pick and QB Jarrett Stidham.
Why are you making this offer? Selecting and developing wide receivers has been a challenge for the Patriots under Bill Belichick, so the ability to attract a No. 1 caliber is a unique opportunity. This is especially true in a year where the Patriots tried to take advantage of market inefficiencies by having an open seat while many teams did not.
Jones could still be ahead of Nelson Agolor, Kendrick Bourn and Jacoby Myers on the Patriots’ WR list, and combining that group with a revamped tight end corps led by free agents Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith would further transform the Patriots’ passing game. Defenders will have to think twice about blocking down the middle of the field to block TEs and respect Jones as an outside threat. Want to make life easier for new QB Mac Jones if the Patriots select him? Surround him with talent like he had at Alabama.
A key part of the deal is the restructuring of Jones’ contract, turning part of his $15.3 million base salary into a signing bonus and spreading the amount over 2022 and 2023. Jones will win because he gets the money up front, the Falcons will feel good that they did the right thing for an old-school franchise, and the Patriots will be able to retain some salary flexibility in 2021. (New England currently has just over $15 million).
For Stidham, who could claim the No. 1 spot on the Patriots’ roster before the dramatic turnaround, this will be a fresh start to learn behind Matt Ryan and see if he can live up to his potential under Arthur Smith, who worked wonders with Ryan Tannehill in Tennessee. — Reiss
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Dan Orlovsky says a trade for Julio Jones would make the Patriots a top-4 team in the AFC.
Nick Wagoner’s proposal: The 49ers will send a second round pick in 2022 and a fourth round pick in 2023.
Why are you making this offer? The 49ers have two interesting young wideouts in Deebo Samuel and Brandon Ayuk, but that duo only played 19 games last season as injuries and COVID-19 issues forced them to the sidelines. The addition of Jones – who knows Kyle Shanahan and his game well – will give Samuel and Iyuk a chance to play defense and add a big outside receiver that the Niners lack. The move also allows Jones to get on the same page with his opponent, which he says is a personal priority.
Jones will immediately be used as the starting receiver and provide the necessary deep threat, allowing Iyuk to position himself in front of him and work Samuel into the slot. The Niners have the kind of weapons every quarterback needs to succeed.
Speaking of which, the easiest way for the Niners to make this deal financially viable is to transfer quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. San Francisco needs to give midfielder Fred Warner a lucrative contract, and he’s the top priority. But it would have been much easier to absorb Jones’ $15.3 million salary for 2021 and Warner’s contract extension if they had saved $25 million by opting out after Day 1. Garoppolo in June.
It would be the easiest move, but it would be complicated because the Niners want to make sure Trey Lance is ready before they hand over the reins. Of course, there are other ways to bring in Jones and extend Warner’s contract, so a deal on Jones is not a prerequisite for trading or getting rid of Garoppolo. — Wagoner
Turron Davenport proposal: The Titans send 2022 third-round pick and midfielder Rashaan Evans.
Why are you making this offer? Adding Jones to an offense that already features Ryan Tannehill, A.J. Brown and Derrick Henry gives the Titans the firepower to win shots against elite AFC opponents. Jones will not allow opposing defenders to set up a block to stop Henry or use double coverage against Brown. Tannehill gets a receiver who is well prepared to make controversial choices all over the field.
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Jones can play at the X, Z or slot position, which increases the Titans’ ability to generate rebounds when moving players in the lineup. The trio of Jones, Brown and Josh Reynolds is very good on paper.
Tennessee will have to do some gymnastics to find the remaining money needed to absorb Jones’ contract this season – the Titans currently have about $3.5 million – and the deal could affect future contract negotiations for Brown and Reynolds. Brown’s rookie contract expires after the 2022 season, while Reynolds has a one-year contract through 2021. Jones has $11.5 million per year in 2022 and 2023.
The transfer of Evans will free up about $2 million for the Titans. After playing under Falcons defensive coordinator Dean Pease in 2018 and 2019, Evans is more than capable of starting in Atlanta. Evans immediately became a starter for the Falcons alongside Deion Jones in center field. — Davenport.
Verdict: Falcons accept 49ers’ offer
Why this company? It was difficult. While I expected the market to be a bit larger for Jones, especially with the Chargers and Colts, there are only four trades on the table. One of them stood out because it makes a lot of sense for Atlanta: Proposal 9 calls for a second round in 2022 and a fourth round in 2023. Let’s go over the other three sentences:
- If the Ravens ask Atlanta to pay the salary, that’s not an option, except that the compensation in draft picks would be higher.
- Jarrett Stidham won’t solve the Falcons’ future quarterback problem, so the deal with the Patriots is off the table.
- The Titans’ offer is very intriguing, and I almost decided to take it. Evans had his best NFL season under Pees in 2019 (111 interceptions, nine interceptions for loss, 2.5 sacks), and he’ll essentially be another one-year contract since Tennessee didn’t pick up his option.
The San Francisco deal was the easiest, but also the most reasonable. The Falcons acquire two picks that could help rebuild the line or provide seed money for Fontenot to maneuver over the next two years. In my opinion, it delivered the best performance of all the offerings. Still, it wasn’t an easy decision, and I wouldn’t have agreed to this deal if I didn’t feel something could be done quickly with Jarrett to free up space. So, if that doesn’t work out, I’d take San Francisco’s offer. — Rothstein
What happens to the 49ers now: After the draft, the 49ers have about $11 million, which is not enough to take over Jones’ contract, extend Warner’s contract and leave room for potential in-season needs.
As mentioned earlier, the easiest way to create the needed space is to do something with Garoppolo’s contract. Ideally, they could trade him for a second day pick that could be used in a trade to acquire Jones. That seems unlikely given the lack of teams with the need and motivation to take over his contract now. They can restructure Garoppolo’s contract, but that will only make the shock more painful when they eventually part with him.
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Mina Kimes says she thinks Julio Jones could be a surprise trade option after the 1st round. June can be done.
Is there any way to get Jones and keep Garoppolo at his current price? Yes, but it will take a lot of work. A contract extension that would lower defender Laken Tomlinson’s cap hit for 2021 or possible restructuring deals for players like defender Aric Armstead and linebacker Jimmy Ward would be possible mechanisms to achieve this. Or maybe the 49ers just restructure with Jones, a deal that increases his modest value in 2022 and 2023, but makes it more acceptable to use him in 2021. Any of those options would allow the Niners to sign a big extension with Warner, but that would likely mean backloading and keeping his cap hit for 2021. — Wagoner
What happens to the Falcons now? Atlanta can sign their rookies, including fourth-round pick Kyle Pitts. It also means a change on the offensive side, but it had to happen anyway because we went from Dirk Koetter to Arthur Smith. Kelvin Ridley will clearly be the number one option and an even better candidate for a long-term contract extension. Pitts is expected to do more as a rookie, and Russell Gage will play a bigger role in the offense. Jones’ departure will take some getting used to for everyone, especially Ryan, but the Falcons have plenty of options to manage without Jones on the team. — Rothstein
. Why 13 teams that would have done well chose.
Here’s a quick look at why some teams that could potentially include Jones in their financial plans, have a need at wide receiver, or both, didn’t make an offer on Jones in this exercise. The orders are in alphabetical order.
Chicago Bears: The Bears just don’t have enough money and can’t afford Jones. Chicago is so underfunded that it recently had to fire starting left defenseman Charles Leno to free up $9 million. Receiver Allen Robinson II, playing under a one-year franchise tag, doesn’t help the cause. — Jeff Dickerson
Denver Broncos: The Broncos are always mentioned in discussions about possible landing spots for veterans who want to be traded. But Cortland Sutton is about to return from a knee injury and become the No. 1 back, and the team wants the young receivers they think are ready to play a bigger role – Jerry Jody, K.J. Hamler and Tim Patrick – on the field more often. Sutton, Jody, Hamler and Patrick combined will earn about $7 million less than Jones, who will receive just $15.3 million in 2021. -Jeff Legwold
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Detroit Lions: For Lions fans, it would be a perfect match. Detroit definitely needs help at the position, can afford it, and wants to bring in a star to attract visitors. Moreover, it will be adapted to the culture of the country. But that’s unlikely, because the Lions are in the midst of a rebuild and trading valuable assets and draft capital for an aging receiver doesn’t make sense in the direction they’ve gone under the new regime. — Eric J. Gehölz
Green Bay Packers: The Packers’ long history of giving away high draft picks in exchange for receivers and spending a lot of money in free agency to attract such assistants makes you wonder why they aren’t pursuing Jones. Oh, wait, I’m sorry. Wrong team. But haven’t you heard that The Packers haven’t given Aaron Rodgers enough weapons. Oh, wait, I’m sorry. Last year they had the best offense. Anyone who knows anything about the Packers understands that they would never make such a move. — Rob Demovsky
Houston Texans: It’s not a move that would make sense to general manager Nick Caserio. The Texans have so many holes in their 2021 roster – they don’t even know who their starting quarterback will be – and they certainly can’t be a playoff team because of Julio Jones. -Sarah Bar Shop
Indianapolis Colts: This would have been a perfect scenario for the Colts… if Jones had been three or four years younger. That would give Carson Wentz one of the best receivers in the NFL against a group of receivers that T.Y. is already a part of. Hilton, Michael Pittman Jr. and Parris Campbell. But Jones is 32 years old, coming off a 2020 season in which he played in just nine games, and he has a big contract for another three years. Although the Colts have been financially prudent in recent years, they must renew the contracts of attackers Quenton Nelson and Braden Smith and midfielder Darius Leonard. — Mike Wells
Jacksonville Jaguars: The Jaguars added Marvin Jones Jr. and Phillip Dorsett II in free agency and also drafted Travis Etienne in the first round with the intention of using him at several positions, including receiver. D.J. Chark Jr. and Laviska Shenault Jr. are back, so the Jags are ready to score points for Trevor Lawrence. Why add a 32-year-old receiver to a team that doesn’t appear to be a serious contender for the next two years? — Mike DiRocco.
Las Vegas Raiders: Space in the lid, space in the lid and space in the lid. The Raiders have about $6 million free and have not yet contracted most of their draft picks. And if Jones is better than any other player at the receiver position, Las Vegas is eager for Henry Ruggs III to take the next step. He’s virtually untouchable and you think the Falcons want him back. -Paul Gutierrez.
Los Angeles Chargers: No point in trying to get the cart out of the mud with another receiver. The Chargers have Keenan Allen, Mike Williams and Jalen Guyton as receivers, and running back Austin Eckler catches a lot of balls. This device works well together. – Shelley Smith
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New Orleans Saints: You can’t completely rule out the possibility that the Saints have a need for WR and never hesitate to seek out star players despite the limitations of the salary cap. But this year they’re even stronger than usual against the ceiling, and it’s hard to imagine Atlanta trading Jones for their hottest rival. — Mike Triplett
New York Jets: The Jets have made three long-term investments in wide receivers in the past 13 months: Corey Davis (2021 free agent), Elijah Moore (2021 second round pick) and Denzel Mims (2020 second round pick). While Jones will immediately be their WR1, he is considered a short-term solution for a team considering prospects beyond 2021. — Rich Cimini.
Philadelphia Eagles: The Eagles have a low cap hit (about $4 million) and just selected DeVonta Smith in the first round. The most reasonable solution for them would be to let Smith and their 2020 first-round pick, Jalen Reagor, develop and add a veteran receiver next season when they’re ready to compete. — Tim McManus.
Washington football team: This makes no sense for Washington for several reasons. Jones is 32 and won’t immediately make the team a Super Bowl contender. Washington would be giving up a pick of the lot and space on the payroll for a player who still doesn’t fit what they are trying to build, while limiting future actions. Washington needs to preserve its assets for a possible quarterback replacement next season, and it wants room to extend the contracts of its young players, including current No. 1 receiver Terry McLaurin. — John Keim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did the Falcons trade for Julio Jones?
The Falcons traded a first-round pick and a sixth-round pick to the Cleveland Browns.
Who did Julio Jones sign with?
Julio Jones signed with the Atlanta Falcons.
Where will Julio Jones get traded to?
The Atlanta Falcons will likely trade Julio Jones to the New England Patriots.
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