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The San Francisco 49ers know that reports of Julio Jones’ inevitable departure from Atlanta recently took an interesting spin, when NBC Sports analyst Chris Simms noted the future Hall-of-Fame wideout and Falcons superstar had the Tennessee Titans and the New England Patriots as potentially desirable locations — should a serious trade materialize. Still, multiple NFL […]

The Atlanta Falcons had trade talks involving star wide receiver Julio Jones before the 2021 NFL Draft, but they wanted a first-round pick for his services. According to PFT’s Mike Florio, the Falcons could have agreed to deal Jones before the draft for a second-round pick while also not having to pay any of his […]

The Atlanta Falcons have been a hot topic of conversation lately for the trade rumors circulating around wide receiver Julio Jones. After he made some comments during a televised phone call with Shannon Sharpe, it appears he is out of Atlanta as soon as a trade partner is found. However, Falcons head coach Arthur Smith […]

Julio Jones is still one of the best wide receivers in the NFL when healthy, but it looks like his Atlanta Falcons career is about to come to an end. The Falcons are trying to find a trade for Jones to help alleviate their cap troubles, and he apparently wants out anyway. If this is truly […]

Atlanta Falcons star wide receiver Julio Jones requested a trade in March according to ESPN insider Adam Schefter. The Los Angeles Chargers could solidify themselves as a contender if they make a trade for Jones. They are coming off of a 7-9 season but they now have a franchise quarterback in Justin Herbert. Herbert was […]

With the New England Patriots, Los Angeles Chargers, and several other teams from around the league reportedly monitoring the Julio Jones situation down in Atlanta, there is one franchise, in particular, that might very well make the most sense for the longtime Falcons wide receiver. With the Tennessee Titans playing in the AFC, as opposed […]

Devoid of proven offensive weapons, the New England Patriots profile as a great landing spot for Julio Jones, the unhappy Atlanta Falcons star wide receiver. Reports surfaced during Monday morning’s episode of Undisputed after he was called on-air by Shannon Sharpe about his ongoing situation, public confirmation that added even more fuel to all of […]

Julio Jones on the move? It sure looks that way. With the 2021 NFL Draft in the past and a dire cap space situation still looming, it appears the Atlanta Falcons are listening intently to offers for Jones, who’s set to make more than $15 million this year and be a $23 million hit to […]

The Atlanta Falcons’ team Twitter account was quite upfront in response to wide receiver Julio Jones telling Shannon Sharpe he wanted out Monday during a live taping of Undisputed. The Falcons could have avoided the situation entirely amid all the uncertainty surrounding Jones’ future in Atlanta. Instead, the team tweeted out this gem: In a call […]

The Atlanta Falcons had a very disappointing 2020 season, going 4-12 and finishing in last place in the NFC South. The Falcons are trying to retool with new general manager Terry Fontenot and new head coach Arthur Smith. They are in a tough cap situation, resulting in Julio Jones trade rumors. With this cap hell, […]

Atlanta Falcons star Julio Jones went viral Monday when he told Shannon Sharpe he was “outta there” during a live segment on FOX’s Undisputed show. However, the viral moment might lose a bit of luster after the latest news. The Falcons had appeared to express a specific interest in dealing Jones last week. It was assumed a […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones says he’s done with the franchise. Jones made this declaration on Monday’s edition of Undisputed when host Shannon Sharpe called him on air and put him on speakerphone. "Oh no, I'm outta there man." – Julio Jones to Shannon Sharpe on playing for the Falcons, while on speakerphone on […]

The Atlanta Falcons appear to be in a conundrum right now, with the team reportedly weighing the option of trading away superstar wide receiver Julio Jones. And according to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, the Falcons told teams inquiring about a trade involving Jones that it would at least take a first-round pick for them […]

There’s not one quarterback out there who would not want to have someone like Julio Jones, who could simply make passers look good. Atlanta Falcons signal-caller Matt Ryan could definitely attest to that, as someone who has benefited greatly from his partnership with the veteran wide receiver. But with rumors of the Falcons looking at […]

Trade rumors are swirling around Atlanta Falcons star wide receiver Julio Jones, with the Tennessee Titans recently mentioned as a team that could be interested. Titans stud running back Derrick Henry reacted to the rumors on Twitter with plenty of excitement, and now it turns out the two stars are working out together. Trainer A.J. […]

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 […]

The Athletic’s Jeff Schultz said Thursday the Atlanta Falcons would like to trade Julio Jones, and he suggested the Tennessee Titans as a team with possible interest. While the Titans acquiring Jones would be tricky because of cap issues, star running back Derrick Henry would like to see them pull off a deal. Henry took […]

The Atlanta Falcons are reportedly trying to trade All-Pro wide receiver Julio Jones. However, defensive tackle Grady Jarrett could play a role in whether Jones stays or goes. Like Jones, Jarrett also carries a big cap hit. The two-time Pro Bowler is on the books for over $20 million in 2021 before his contract expires. […]

Atlanta Falcons star wide receiver Julio Jones potentially being available for a trade isn’t exactly new information, but The Athletic’s Jeff Schultz just flat-out said the Falcons would like to trade Jones. That doesn’t necessarily mean Jones will be traded, but Atlanta would like to do it because of its current status in cap hell. Schultz […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is hearing all about the Julio Jones trade rumors, but he doesn’t want to know about any of it. Ryan and his star receiver have played together since 2011, with Jones being the veteran QB’s primary target ever since. Despite drafting star tight end Kyle Pitts in last month’s draft, […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan might seem like he’s on the wrong side of the peak of his career, but no one tell the gunslinger that. While addressing his future, as well as how people view him, the veteran said: “If you play well long enough you know these things come up,” Falcons QB Matt […]

Feleipe Franks is a legit contender to replace Matt Ryan as the quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons. Omitted from that jarring lede are a few keywords if I’m being honest. Ones such as: potentially, future, etc. Still, it’s very real. Franks was one of the weirder prospects in the 2021 NFL Draft. Scouts tended to […]

The Atlanta Falcons are trying to figure things out for 2021 after going through three straight losing seasons. Matt Ryan is still at the helm and after a contract restructure this offseason, it appears he’s locked in to the Falcons for at least the next two years. Atlanta did it’s homework on this quarterback draft […]

The Atlanta Falcons are coming off a 4-12 season that warranted a head coaching change as Arthur Smith became the new headman. Terry Fontenot also made his way to Atlanta as the team’s new GM, so the front office has shifted quite a bit since December. After a disappointing year just a couple of seasons […]

The Denver Broncos have a young group of receivers. They needed a running back after losing Phillip Lindsay to the Houston Texans. They got that running back through a trade in the second round of the NFL draft on Friday. Denver traded up to No. 35 with the Atlanta Falcons to grab North Carolina running […]

With the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft in their rearview mirror, the Atlanta Falcons now sport one of the best air attacks in the NFL. Quarterback Matt Ryan is still only a few years removed from both an MVP-caliber season and Super Bowl appearance, Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley are still a great […]

The Atlanta Falcons had quite a few options with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, but they chose to go with the player that many expected them to. Florida standout tight end Kyle Pitts was the pick and he will add a much-needed playmaker at the tight end position for the […]

Even with former Clemson Tigers quarterback Trevor Lawrence coming off the board at No. 1 overall to the lowly Jacksonville Jaguars, a selection that was immediately followed by two more signal-callers to round out the top four picks on Thursday evening, an argument can still be made that tight end Kyle Pitts is the best […]

2021 NFL Draft Bold Trade Predictions, Including Justin Fields To The Patriots Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 153 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 153 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 153 – […]

The Atlanta Falcons appear to determined to select Florida tight end Kyle Pitts with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft on Thursday. Dianna Russini of ESPN reported the Falcons have fielded calls from “everyone” as they consider trading back. However, Russini added “there hasn’t been an offer good enough to trade […]

The Atlanta Falcons are a team to keep a close eye on in the 2021 NFL Draft. With just hours left to decide what direction they want to go, no one truly knows what the franchise will end up doing. There are obvious expectations for them in the first round, but they could change their […]

The Atlanta Falcons are in the midst of their rebuilding efforts which has put one of their top players in wide receiver Julio Jones in an uncertain situation. Many teams have already expressed interest in the veteran though a deal can’t push through before June 1 due to cap reasons. Despite the current situation, it […]

The Atlanta Falcons are fresh off of another very disappointing season in 2020. When everything was said and done, they ended the season with a 4-12 record which placed them last in the NFC South. That was a disappointing finish, but they have a chance to add more crucial young talent to the roster in […]

2021 NFL Mock Draft Live: Picks #9-16, Including Mac Jones Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 150 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 150 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 150 – Blake Lovell […]

With the upcoming 2021 NFL Draft sporting quite the talented quarterback class, former North Dakota State Bison quarterback Trey Lance has become somewhat of an afterthought in NFL news despite the fact that the collegiate standout could very well come off the board inside the top 10 come late April. Thanks to the presence of […]

The 2021 NFL Draft begins on April 29 and runs through May 1. Even though the draft has yet to occur, William Hill Sports Book released its projected NFL win totals for all 32 teams for next season. Williams Hill has released its projected win totals for the 2021 NFL season. Top totals:1. Chiefs: 122. […]

2021 NFL Mock Draft Live: Picks #1-8 Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 149 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 149 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 149 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan […]

The Atlanta Falcons are sitting in a good position as the NFL draft approaches. It’s rumored that multiple teams are inquiring them about a possible trade. This could be a solid move for this franchise to help generate more draft picks to build the roster. However, keeping the fourth overall selection makes a lot of […]

It Hasn’t Happened Since The 1999 NFL Draft The last time the NFL Draft opened with three consecutive signal callers was in 1999. In ’99, the Browns selected Tim Couch first overall. The Eagles got Donovan McNabb second, and then the Bengals picked Akili Smith third. Couch and Smith ended up being massive busts, which […]