However, it likely isn't from the San Francisco 49ers.
Atlanta's asking price in Jones talks has been a first-round pick, which many teams seem unwilling to offer given Jones' age and contract.
But, on Thursday morning, ESPN's Dianna Russini reported that there is one offer out there that includes a first-round pick in return for Jones. While the offer's particulars haven't been released, it is almost certainly not from the 49ers, as they lack first-round picks over the next two years after their massive trade up to pick number three in April's draft.
ESPN adds that "it is likely that Jones will not be traded until after June 1 because of the salary-cap benefits for the Falcons," so it may be a few more days before any details of this potential trade come out. Still, with a first-round pick on the table, a few suitors, like the 49ers, may fall out of the Jones race.
With a lack of capital and a preference to develop talent through the draft, the 49ers have been slipping down the rankings of odds for obtaining the star receiver. Although, the former connection to coach Kyle Shanahan has made the pairing an intriguing thought.
Earlier this week, Ian Rapoport confirmed that Jones had asked Falcons management for a trade earlier this offseason, and the Falcons began listening to offers out of respect for their star wideout. While unknowingly being on live air with Sharpe certainly was a surprise, Jones' statement likely doesn't impact his trade value, as the word had been out for several months.
Despite the trade request, a player of Jones' caliber has brought multiple potential suitors to the table, likely keeping his trade value intact.
With the June 1st date coming upon us, a trade involving Jones could be on the horizon, as the Falcons have yet to sign their draft class due to lack of cap space.
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Rohan Chakravarthi
Writer/Reporter for 49ers Webzone
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