The Tennessee TitansAre planning to release large receiver Julio JonesAccording to sources, ESPN’s Adam Schefter (and Dianna Russini) have been informed.
Jones was signed until the 2024 season. The Titans will likely release Jones with a post June 1 designation. This would allow them to save $9.5 million on salary-cap.
Jones was traded to the Titans by last year. Atlanta Falcons. Due to injuries, he only appeared in 10 games and recorded career lows of 31 receptions for 434 yards with just one touchdown reception.
Jones was injured for the second consecutive season. He was only present in nine games for Falcons in 2020.
Jones was drafted sixth by the Atlanta Falcons in 2011. They sent multiple picks to Cleveland to make it possible to draft the Alabama standout. When Atlanta moved up to acquire Jones it traded its No. 1 pick in 2011. 26, overall), its second-round choice, two fourth round picks, and its 2012 initial-rounder.
Jones, 33, is the Falcons’ career leader in catches (848) and yards (12.896). He is also second to Roddy white in touchdown receptions (63). His average of 91.9 yards per game is the highest in NFL history.