Ironically enough, the latest unfounded rumors have the Patriots linked to a blockbuster trade for another Falcons receiver. Your Ad Choices The passing game isn’t quite up to snuff, with Julian Edelman and N’Keal Harry off to quiet starts as the team’s top two receivers, but adding Julio to the mix would create nightmares for defenses. He reeled in 99 catches for 1,394 receiving yards and six touchdowns last season and provided exciting touchdowns each week. PFF has Jones receiving for 1,628 yards, 234 yards more than he finished in 2019. The shoot-for-the-moon deal is to see if Atlanta would be willing to part with Julio Jones. Jones, a 7x Pro Bowler, has a $66 million dollar contract the runs through 2023, and is the Falcons were to release him, they would still have to fork up $31 million which they can’t afford to do right now with other priorities. #NFL, — Mo Chanel (@MoMoneyChanel) October 1, 2020. Oct 18, 2020; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) runs with the ball against the Minnesota Vikings during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Jones hasn’t finished out of the top three in receiving yards in the past seven seasons. Green both were mentioned. Bengals WR John Ross Reportedly Looking For Fresh Start, New England Patriots: 2 reasons why Bill Belichick would sign Le’Veon Bell, Top 25 Super Bowl Performances of All Time, Each NHL Team's Most Likely Future Hall of Famer, 30 Greatest Teams in Premier League History, 28 most memorable buzzer beaters in March Madness history. Green, Julio Jones among stars in 10 deals that should be made Forecasting a bunch of blockbusters that make sense for both sides Falcons trade Julio Jones to the Patriots To say that New England needs an upgrade at wide receiver for Cam Newton would be an understatement. Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on New England Patriots and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on All Boston Sports and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. NFL Writer Links Patriots To Two Receivers Ahead Of Trade Deadline. Per source: The #Patriots and #Falcons are engaged in serious conversations in regards to a trade involving Julio Jones. From what I understand that Julio Jones rumor going around is false. … — Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) October 1, 2020. Green is far from his prime, when he was a Randy Moss type who would run by and jump over defenders at will, but he’s still a good receiver who has the advantage over a majority of cornerbacks. Wow. He has yet to score a touchdown. Heading … Atlanta Falcons’ Julio Jones and Cincinnati Bengals’ A.J. Although the Falcons finished the 2019 season with a 7-9 record, they still ended the year on a six-game winning streak, and Jones play practically carried the offense on his back. 2 option Calvin Ridley made the top 23 list. New England Patriots news from FanSided Daily, Patriots: Bill Belichick definitely needs to have fun and use Chase Winovich at tight end, Patriots: NFL officially moves Pats-Chiefs to Monday night, 15 Best Free Agent Acquisitions of All-Time, Patriots travel plan to Kansas City shows team isn't confident in safety, Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs Beat Patriots 26-10 in Cam Newton's Absence, Patriots: NFL rushing into Pats-Chiefs Monday is medical negligence. The aforementioned Bears, Packers and Patriots should be interested, but the Eagles and Colts could really use some receiving help, too.“. Terms of Use The 6-foot-6 Hakeem Butler has transitioned from receiver to tight end and felt like a good fit for the Pats entering the 2019 draft, where they selected a similar player in N'Keal Harry with the 32nd pick. He has three years left on his deal after this one, but only his 2021 salary is guaranteed. … If the Falcons (1-5) feel like the best thing to do is to start to rebuild for the next regime, I’d put Jones on the block. From what I understand that Julio Jones rumor going around is false. The Falcons played without wide receiver Julio Jones in their third straight loss last Sunday, but it looks like he is trending towards playing in Week 4….or so we thought. Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank is cleaning house with his... Post was not sent - check your email addresses! 1 receiver and no, his name isn’t Odell Beckham Jr., although fans wouldn’t frown at that possibility. Simply put: Julio Jones would make New England an instant Super Bowl contender.“. NFL Network’s David Carr seems to believe so. The New England Patriots offense looked absolutely putrid against the Denver Broncos in Sunday’s 18-12 loss at Gillette Stadium. We'll never pass along your email address to spammers, scammers, or the like. They have the need, they have the resources, they have a quarterback starving for some offensive weapons, and they have the type of organization that would give Julio Jones a chance to win the ring he almost had back in Super Bowl LI. Per source: The #Patriots and #Falcons are engaged in serious conversations in regards to a trade involving Julio Jones. “… Want one more option for Jones? #NFL, — Mo Chanel (@MoMoneyChanel) October 1, 2020. On Thursday, a wild rumor went viral on Twitter of a claim that the New England Patriots were in serious conversations for a posible trade for WR Julio Jones. We hate to ruin the mood of Patriots Nation, because a trade for Jones, who is undeniably one of the best receivers in the NFL, would make the team a legitimate contender in the AFC. Huge news. Per source: The #Patriots and #Falcons are engaged in serious conversations in regards to a trade involving Julio Jones. The Falcons may have already cleaned house on the management side, firing head coach Dan Quinn and general manager Thomas Dimitroff, but the organization reportedly has no plans to move on from franchise quarterback Matt Ryan or star receiver Julio Jones, per ESPN. After all, the Patriots just traded the same team a second-rounder for Mohamed Sanu at last year’s deadline and he isn’t even on an NFL roster right now. In taking a look at the breakdown of his remaining contract for the team who acquires him, the Patriots could afford to swing a deal. So, if you’re still believing the fake news going around, here’s your fact check from a credible source. Privacy Notice They'd want a first-rounder for him, probably. With Atlanta’s season pretty much over — teams that start 0-3 hardly ever make the playoffs — and a coaching change seemingly imminent, it wouldn’t be groundbreaking news if they were fielding offers on Jones, who would likely prefer to spend his remaining prime years (he turned 31 in February) on a contender. On Green: “The 32-year-old veteran has just 22 catches on 45 targets for 215 yards and zero TDs. As we know, Bill Belichick acquired Falcons veteran Mohamed Sanu in exchange for a second-round pick last year and it shortly proved to be a disaster. My source went on to add that this is pretty much a done deal. Patriots: Huge issues loom after NFL postpones game vs Chiefs. Sitting in the basement of the NFC South at 1-5, the Falcons parted ways with Quinn and Dimitroff following an 0-5 start. He’s still questionable for Week 4. Jones stands at the very top of the list with no surprise there. Per the rumor, Belichick and Co. have engaged in “serious conversations” for a trade involving Julio Jones. He's 31. Ryan threw for 371 yards and four touchdowns, while Jones led all receivers with eight receptions and 137 yards with two TD’s. Wow. ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 22: Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons looks on during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 22, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. With nine catches for 157 yards in the team’s Week 1 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, the 31-year-old Jones has proven he still has that elite, athletic ability, which is exactly what the New England Patriots need to make Cam Newton a more dangerous quarterback and help both Julian Edelman and N’Keal Harry be more of a factor in the offense. Will have more on this after the games Sunday. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. My source went on to add that this is pretty much a done deal. Twitter. Julio Jones doesn't have any desire to leave At "No," Jones said Sunday when asked if he wanted to get traded, per the team's official website . We’d obviously take Jones on the Patriots in a heartbeat regardless of what the Falcons would potentially demand in return for him, but it would be foolish for fans to put all of their eggs in this rumor’s basket considering it came from somebody who isn’t nearly as reliable as some of the esteemed reporters around the NFL. The Patriots still need talent at wide receiver, for now and the future - and it appears that Julio Jones remains a possibility. Although there have been some ups and downs with Jones and the Falcons franchise, he will not be going anywhere. The Falcons wouldn’t do that to their team or fans and the Patriots would have to give more than an arm and a leg for him. Of note, the other two players listed by Carr were New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold and New York Giants tight end Evan Engram. There’s a distinct difference between being pessimistic and realistic, and we are undoubtedly exercising the latter in urging fans to refrain from getting their hopes up.

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