The ongoing dilemma with the Atlanta Falcons and Julio Jones has continued on all offseason. Jones will be entering his age 32 season in the NFL and has been one of the best wide receivers in the league since he entered it. Despite being in his early 30's, there appears to be plenty of gas left in the tank for Julio Jones if he's able to remain healthy.
Other teams are aware of the Falcons' horrendous cap situation and many would pounce on the opportunity to snag Julio Jones if Atlanta decides to move on. Because of that, we now see odds out as to who is the most likely destination for Julio if he is to be traded by the Falcons.
Via BetOnline.ag, here's how things currently shake out in the Julio Jones trade market.
Updated Julio Jones trade destination odds *IF TRADED* from @betonline_ag:
Ravens (+275)
49ers (+300)
Patriots (+450)
Chargers (+600)
Titans (+600)
Colts (+700)
Packers (+900)
Eagles (10/1)
Bills (14/1)
Giants (14/1)
Cowboys (16/1)— Jaime Eisner (@JaimeEisner) May 21, 2021
The Ravens come in with +275 odds to land Julio if he is to be traded. The 49ers and Patriots round out the top three.
There's a chance the Falcons hang on to No. 11, but there seems to be a growing belief around the league that it's more likely he gets dealt sometime after June 1.
Due to the Falcons' aforementioned awful cap situation, Jones has become a trade piece discussed by Atlanta. There haven't been many twists and turns in this situation, it's basically come down to whether or not the Falcons want to absorb the massive cap hit and hang on to Jones or if they believe they have enough with guys like Calvin Ridley and Kyle Pitts to carry the load if they move on from their all-pro.
Keeping Jones gives Matt Ryan and the Falcons a scary three-headed monster with weapons consisting of Jones, Ridley and Pitts.
Trading Jones signals the Falcons are worried about getting their cap situation in order while acquiring what they can asset wise in any trade for Julio.
The final chapter in this one has yet to be written and will likely gain more clarity after June 1.
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