Falcons Promise To Address Julio Jones’ Contract Next Year

Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that while the Falcons have made it clear that they won’t rework WR Julio Jones‘ contract with three years remaining on the agreement, the team did promise to redo his deal after the season.

Pelissero explains that the Falcons didn’t address QB Matt Ryan‘s contract until he had two years left.

Another consideration for Atlanta is the fact that they made the decision to front-load his contract, which paid him $47 million over the first three years and explains why his remaining salaries are lower.

The Falcons are reportedly focused on addressing other players such as DT Grady Jarrett, LT Jake Matthews and S Ricardo Allen (NFLTR).

It remains to be seen whether Jones will be in attendance for the start of training camp, but he’s reportedly remained in contract with the team and even worked out with some players.

Jones, 29, is a former first-round pick of the Falcons back in 2011. He’s currently in the fourth year of his six-year, $81.432 million contract that includes $47 million guaranteed and stands to make base salaries of $10.5 million and $12.5 million over the next two years of the agreement.

In 2017, Jones appeared in all 16 games for the Falcons and caught 88 passes for 1,444 yards receiving and three touchdowns. He also contributed 15 yards rushing on one carry. Pro Football Focus has him rated as the No. 3 receiver out of 116 qualifying players.

We’ll have more regarding Jones as the news is available.