Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) in action during the game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium. Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Falcons would reportedly accept second-round pick for Julio Jones

The Atlanta Falcons were initially looking for a first-round pick in exchange for All-Pro wide receiver Julio Jones. Now the price tag doesn't appear to be as high. 

According to NBC Sports' Peter King, the Falcons would reportedly accept a "hard" 2022 second-round pick for Jones. Atlanta is willing to acquire a second-round pick with no conditions around Jones' playing time in a deal that frees the Falcons from paying any of his remaining salary, King adds.

Jones has three years remaining on his contract and any team that acquires him will owe him $38.3 million. 

Several teams have been linked as potential suitors for the 32-year-old, including the New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers, Tennessee Titans, Los Angeles Rams, Baltimore Ravens and Seattle Seahawks. 

Here's where those teams reportedly stand:

Jones reportedly requested a trade earlier this offseason and essentially confirmed his departure from Atlanta by telling FS1's Shannon Sharpe, "I'm out of there." 

Trading Jones after June 1 will free up $15.3 million in cap space for the Falcons, who desperately need it to sign their 2021 draft picks.  

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