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October 4, 2014
Will Julio Jones have added incentive to join Falcons for camp?
One NFL agent says if the team can offer its star receiver a chance to make extra cash and gain productivity at the same time, then both sides win.
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AP source: Falcons won't offer WR Jones new deal this year
ATLANTA (AP) A person familiar with the situation says the Atlanta Falcons won't renegotiate Julio Jones' contract this season, casting doubts on whether the star receiver will be in training camp next week.
Report: Falcons tell WR Jones no new deal coming
Julio Jones has been informed the Atlanta Falcons are not in position to address his contract in 2018. The All-Pro wide receiver has been away from the team during the offseason, which began with Jones causing consternation in Atlanta by deleting references to the team on his social media accounts.
Sources: Falcons not giving Jones new deal
With sources saying the Falcons won't give receiver Julio Jones a contract extension this season, it remains to be seen if he reports on time to training camp next week.
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Falcons reportedly let Julio Jones know he's not getting new contract before 2018 season
The wide receiver wants more money but that won't be happening
Falcons not planning to renegotiate Julio Jones' deal
It's no secret Julio Jones is looking for more money from the Atlanta Falcons, but the team isn't interested in renegotiating his contract before the start of the 2018 season.
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Julio Jones Reportedly Won't Get New Contract Before Season
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones reportedly will not receive a new contract before the start of the 2018 season...
Report: Falcons won't renegotiate contract with Julio Jones before season starts
Julio Jones reportedly will not get a new deal before the season starts, something he has been gunning for throughout the offseason.
Seahawks trade Papa John's for Pizza Hut as team's official pizza sponsor
The news comes less than a week after Seattle joined the Atlanta Falcons in dumping Papa John's
Julio Jones attends workout with Falcons teammates
Back in June when the social media world was melting over Julio Jones skipping mandatory minicamp, Matt Ryan brushed it off and said Jones would participate in off-campus player workouts in July. Ryan didn't lie.
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Dear Aaron Rodgers: Ask for a piece of the gross revenue
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers doesn't like me very much. Which is fine. I still think he's a great quarterback, and I still would like to see him get much more than $22 million per year from the Packers, especially with the Falcons now paying Matt Ryan $30 million per year. Rodgers won't say that
Seahawks end relationship with Papa John's
The Atlanta Falcons have indefinitely suspended their relationship with Papa John's. The Seattle Seahawks have now taken similar action. Via KIRO-TV, the Seahawks currently are not partnering with the nationwide pizza chain, which has four locations in CenturyLink Field. It's unclear whether the relationship
Duke Riley Interview | TMZ SPORTS (VIDEO)
Atlanta Falcons LB Duke Riley chats with TMZ Sports
Redskins 2018 Season Preview: Atlanta Falcons, Week 9
As the Washington Redskins get closer to the start of another season, Redskins.com will preview all 16 of the team's regular season games. Today is the Week 9 matchup and first showdown against the Atlanta Falcons.
Arbitrator rules USC doesn't owe Steve Sarkisian anything in $30 million wrongful termination lawsuit
An arbitrator ruled that USC does not owe Steve Sarkisian anything in his $30 million wrongful termination lawsuit against the school. Sarkisian, the current offensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons, was fired from USC in 2015 after multiple incidents.
ESPN: the Atlanta Falcons have the NFL's fourth best backfield
Fact: Devonta Freeman's socks smell like medium rare steak and cauliflower mash
Checking in on the Arizona Cardinals 2018 Opponents with SB Nation
A look at the Washington Redskins and Atlanta Falcons with SB Nation.
Calvin Ridley Agrees to Rookie Contract with Falcons
Wide receiver Calvin Ridley officially signed his rookie contract with the Atlanta Falcons on Wednesday, according to SportsTrust Advisors : Although it took some time ...
Dan Quinn, Falcons embark on USO Tour to Iraq, Kuwait
The Falcons embarked on a USO Tour to Iraq and Kuwait last month. Dan Quinn, Alex Mack, Ben Garland, Matt Bryant and others visited U.S. service members at seven military bases over a three-day period.
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Agent's Take: What the Falcons should do about Julio Jones' contract discontent
Adjusting Jones' deal in a significant way may be easier said than done
Michael Vick is the latest former Falcons star who thinks Julio Jones deserves to get paid
As it stands, Jones is woefully underpaid, but will Atlanta give him a new deal before the 2018 season?
Scouting the Falcons 2018 schedule: Week 1 vs. the Eagles
It's only July, but it's not too early to start looking ahead at Atlanta's 2018 opponents
Eagles LB Nigel Bradham Reportedly Suspended for 1st Game of 2018 Season
When the Philadelphia Eagles begin their title defense on Sept. 6 against the Atlanta Falcons , they will reportedly be doing so without linebacker Nigel Bradham . ESPN...
Fantasy Football Booms/Busts 2018: The Atlanta Falcons
"Bad, Bad Luck" was Julio Jones' theme song in '17. Will the highly regarded WR bounce back after scoring just three TDs? Brad Evans and Liz Loza offer their projections.
NFC South Offseason Report Cards: Bucs, Saints Boost Defense; Falcons Brace for Negotiations with Julio Jones
In arguably the NFL's most competitive division, it will take more than double-digit wins to secure a playoff spot. Which team made the right offseason moves?
Ron Parker joins Falcons because they are "that close" to winning title
Safety Ron Parker made his signing with Atlanta official. He chose the Falcons, he said, for a chance to go to the Super Bowl. "What drew me here is that I've seen it's a great fit," Parker said, via Will McFadden of the team website. "They've got a great team — got great guys, all [more]
Ex-Chiefs Safety Ron Parker Reportedly Will Sign Falcons Contract
Former Kansas City Chiefs safety Ron Parker has reportedly agreed to a one-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons . Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported the news...
What the heck is going on in this Atlanta Falcons poster?
We're not quite sure we want to know what's going on with this Atlanta Falcons poster.
Bengals WR Green 'comfortable with' contract
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green said he does not have any issues with his current contract, despite showing some support for draft classmate Julio Jones as the Atlanta Falcons wideout holds out for a new deal. TMZ published a video on Friday in which Green was asked about Jones' holdout
A.J. Green on Julio Jones Contract Holdout: 'He Gotta Do What He Gotta Do'
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green threw his support behind fellow wideout Julio Jones as Jones seeks a new deal with the Atlanta Falcons. " He gotta do what he gotta do, man," Green said to TMZ Sports ...
Terrell Owens responds to report that Falcons are uneasy he's training with Julio Jones
T.O. hasn't played in the NFL since 2010 but he's still finding ways to make headlines
Julio Jones training with Terrell Owens reportedly making Falcons front office uneasy
Atlanta apparently does not want its top receiver, currently holding out, training with the Hall of Fame receiver
Falcons players are taking notice of Calvin Ridley
Before Falcons receiver Julio Jones worked out with Terrell Owens, the former Alabama receiver worked out with fellow former Alabama receiver Calvin Ridley. And Jones rubbed off on Ridley, apparently. Via Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com, Falcons players have been gushing about Ridley, taken by Atlanta in
Report: Falcons OC Steve Sarkisian's Job in Jeopardy If Team Struggles
The Atlanta Falcons could consider firing offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian if the offense struggles again in 2018. D...
Report: Falcons 'uneasy' with Julio Jones' association with Terrell Owens
Julio Jones is working out with Terrell Owens, and the Falcons reportedly aren't happy.
Julio Jones Rumors: Terrell Owens Workouts Worry Team, Relationship in Bad Place
The relationship between Julio Jones and the Atlanta Falcons is reportedly not in a good place heading into training camp next month. Appearing on ESPN 730AM The Game , Falcons beat writer D...
Quinn: Falcons began 'conversations' with Jones
Wide receiver Julio Jones skipped the Atlanta Falcons' minicamp this week, but head coach Dan Quinn says he's confident the sides are headed toward a resolution. "The good news is that there are conversations that have begun," Quinn said as minicamp concluded Thursday. Jones'
Dan Quinn: 'Conversations' with Julio Jones have begun
Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said the team has engaged in conversations with wide receiver Julio Jones, who skipped mandatory minicamp this week.
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Eagles Super Bowl rings contain ode in diamonds to 'Philly Special'
The Philadelphia Eagles received their rings on Thursday night to commemorate their 41-33 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII in February. Like the Patriots did a year ago in putting 283 diamonds into their title rings as an ode to the 28-3 deficit they faced to the Atlanta Falcons
Matt Ryan expects Julio Jones to attend July workouts
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones skipped mandatory minicamp the week. Matt Ryan, however, expects Jones to attend a private workout before training camp begins.
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Falcons' Ryan expects Julio at July workouts
Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan says he expects receiver Julio Jones to be among the dozen or so teammates attending his annual July "passing camp" before training camp.
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Matt Ryan, Falcons press on without Julio Jones
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Matt Ryan once again worked without his favorite target Wednesday on the second day of the Atlanta Falcons' ''mandatory'' mini-camp, yet the quarterback said he's not worried about wide receiver Julio Jones being absent and plans to work out with him soon.
Mike Freeman's 10-Point Stance: Terrell Owens Can Do What He Wants with the HOF
Why Terrell Owens doesn't have to show up for his own party. Why teammates are right to believe in Dak Prescott. Why Falcons fans shouldn't be too concerned about Julio Jones ...
Falcons players shrug off Julio Jones missing minicamp
The main discussion point at Falcons minicamp this week is Julio Jones' absence. Coach Dan Quinn didn't provide much of an update, while several players brushed off the situation.
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Julio Jones misses Falcons' minicamp but has Quinn's support
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Julio Jones remains in coach Dan Quinn's good graces even after missing the opening day of the Atlanta Falcons' mandatory minicamp.
Falcons' Matt Ryan lands 29th on 2018 NFL 100
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan was voted the 29th best player in the NFL by his peers, the NF...
NFL notebook: Jones tells Falcons he's skipping minicamp
Wide receiver Julio Jones told the Atlanta Falcons he won't attend this week's mandatory minicamp, the team announced Monday. "We have been in contact with Julio and his representation," general manager Thomas Dimitroff said in a statement. Jones has missed the Falcons' offseason
Julio Jones at odds with Falcons? Pro Bowl receiver to skip mandatory minicamp
The Falcons receiver could face a fine of nearly $85,000
Julio Jones will skip Falcons' minicamp
ATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Falcons are being forced to open their mandatory minicamp without Julio Jones, one of their most important playmakers.
