It looks like the Atlanta Falcons are finalizing a deal to trade future Hall of Fame wide receiver Julio Jones. There won't be a reunion between the veteran wideout and San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan. Jones is being traded to the Tennessee Titans, per Dianna Russini of ESPN (h/t to Patrick Tulini). The deal should be finalized by Monday, barring any snags.
The Falcons are expected to trade Julio Jones to the Titans barring any setbacks in the next 24-48 hours, per sources. The 2 sides still are finalizing compensation but, as one source said, "I feel very good about this happening" If there are no snags, the trade official Monday.
— Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) June 6, 2021
Ian Rapoport of NFL Network a shared the terms of the deal.
The #Titans deal for Julio Jones:
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 6, 2021
— The #Falcons get a 2022 2nd rounder and a 2023 4th rounder.
— The #Titans get Julio Jones & a 6th rounder in 2023.
— The #Titans take on Jones' salary of $15.3M in 2021 and the rest of the deal.
— #Falcons have $7.75M in dead money this year.
Many speculated that the 49ers might be interested in Jones. Shanahan worked with the receiver for two seasons (2015-16) when the coach was the offensive coordinator in Atlanta. Jones racked up career highs in receptions (136) and receiving yards (1,871) while adding eight touchdowns during his first season with Shanahan.
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The 49ers are scheduled to face the Titans in Tennessee during Week 16.
The Falcons drafted Jones out of Alabama with the No. 6 overall pick in 2011. He finished last season with 51 receptions for 771 yards and three touchdowns as a lingering hamstring injury limited him to nine games. It was the receiver's first season with fewer than 1,394 receiving yards since 2013.
Jones, 32, is a two-time first-team All-Pro and seven-time Pro Bowl selection. He has twice led the league in receiving yards (2015, 2018).