One of the best wide receivers the NFL has seen and Atlanta Falcons legend Julio Jones is calling it a career.
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Jones ends his career after 13 seasons, spending most of the time playing with the Falcons from the 2011 to 2020 seasons. During that time, he secured 12,896 yards, 60 touchdowns, and a 15.2 yards per catch average.
TAMPA, FL – JANUARY 1: Julio Jones #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers stands on the sidelines during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on January 1, 2023 in Tampa, Florida.
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Jones was also named a First-team All-Pro twice, Second-team All-Pro three times, and seven-time Pro Bowler, and is a member of the 2010s All-Decade Team as a member of the Falcons.
Jones announced his retirement on a social media app named “Squad.” In the official announcement, the star receiver shouted out his receiving coach, Nick Saban, and a multitude of teammates and coaches who have guided him along the way.
Jones made it a point to shout out Matt Ryan, who spent the majority of his career throwing passes to the legendary receiver.
After spending the first 10 seasons of his career with the Falcons, Jones would be traded to the Tennessee Titans in 2021. As a member of the Titans, Jones secured 434 yards and one touchdown.
Following his one-year stint with the Titans, Jones moved on to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, securing 299 yards and two touchdowns.
Jones would play his final games with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2023, bringing in 74 yards and three touchdowns.
Jones may not have secured a Super Bowl win in his career, but his resume speaks for itself. On top of the laundry list of accolades he acquired during his time with the Falcons, he was also the receiving yards leader in both 2015 and 2018.
Jones had the innate ability to stretch the field while also securing contested balls against some of the toughest cornerbacks the NFL has ever seen. He also has the third-most yards in a single season with 1,871.
Jones’ total 13,703, has him 16th all-time in the NFL. Despite having a drop in production in the final few seasons of his career, the former Falcons legend is still one of the best receivers the game has ever seen. Jones is likely to receive a Hall of Fame nod when he becomes eligible.
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