NFL Notes: Julio Jones, Colts, Cowboys, Panthers, & Redskins

Julio Jones

  • According to Joel Corry, Falcons WR Julio Jones received $35.5 million fully guaranteed at signing with the remaining $11.5 million to be paid out on the third day of 2016 league year.
  • For the sake of perspective, Corry notes that Demaryius Thomas got $35 million fully guaranteed and Dez Bryant received $32 million.
  • Corry has the three-year cash flow for the three receivers as: Jones โ€“ $47M, Bryant-$45M, and Thomas-$43.5M

Colts

  • Colts HC Chuck Pagano announced that WR T.Y. Hilton is in the leagueโ€™s concussion protocol. (Kevin Bowen)

Cowboys

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones confirmed that they will consider adding another young running back if the right player ends up being available.

โ€œIf we saw a young RB to add to the mix, weโ€™d certainly look at it,โ€ Jones said, via Jon Machota.

Panthers

  • Panthers second-round WR Devin Funchess aggravated his hamstring injury during Mondayโ€™s practice and isnโ€™t sure if heโ€™ll play in their final preseason game. (Joe Person)
  • Panthers CB Charles Tillman suffered a concussion during their third preseason game.

Redskins

  • Redskins HC Jay Gruden announced that QB Colt McCoy will play the entire preseason game on Thursday.
  • Dane Brugler expects GM Scot McCloughan and his staff to do a lot of work on quarterback prospects such Conner Cook, Christian Hackenberg, and Jared Goff.

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