Legendary WR announces his retirement from NFL

Jones, 36, was one of the true legends of his era. A seven-time Pro Bowler and five-time All-Pro selection, he posted six straight seasons of 1,000 yards receiving or more for the Falcons from 2014-19. Jones also led the NFL in receiving yards in 2015 with 1,871 (the third-most all-time for a single season) and again in 2018 with 1,677.

The former Alabama star Jones, who was the No. 6 overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, was renowned for his complete skillset as a receiver, possessing elite physical prowess, route-running, and catching ability. He helped Atlanta make it to Super Bowl LI in the 2016 season and was at one point the highest-paid wideout in the NFL.

Jones was eventually traded by the Falcons to the Tennessee Titans ahead of the 2021 campaign in a cost-cutting move. But he never reached even 500 yards in a single season again, including his subsequent one-off stints with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Philadelphia Eagles.

After suffering a concussion late in the 2023 season with the Eagles, Jones went unsigned for the entire 2024 NFL campaign. But with 13 seasons and nearly $150 million in estimated career earnings, Jones is now ready to call it quits and will likely be a first-ballot Hall of Famer once the time comes.