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After putting on a show against Green Bay on Monday Night Football in 2014, Jones returned with another spectacular primetime performance in the 2015 season opener against Philadelphia.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / April 23

Eagles to decline WR Jahan Dotson's fifth-year option

The Eagles made two pick-swap deals that involved third-round choices last year, acquiring Kenny Pickett and Jahan Dotson. Philadelphia did not need to make a fifth-year option call on the quarterback, trading him to Cleveland in March.

Julio Jones helped give ‘up the biggest lead in the history of the Super Bowl,’ NFL pundit reminds ex-Falcons WR in retirement nod

The Atlanta Falcons have plenty to credit to Julio Jones, but not every day was worth celebrating, one NFL expert reminds. Julio Jones had a career that ranks as one of the most celebrated of the 2010s.

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / April 5

Julio Jones Was The Definition Of a Falcon

Julio Jones, the Atlanta Falcons career receptions and yards leader has retired at the age of 36, after last playing 11 games for the Eagles in 2023. Jones was taken 6th overall in what was a Hall-of-Fame-packed 2011 NFL draft.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / April 5

Eagles' Superstar Lauds Future Hall Of Famer

Eagles fans who've enjoyed the three All-Pro seasons of A.J. Brown in Philadelphia should be expressing some gratitude toward future Hall of Fame receiver Julio Jones, who announced his retirement from football on Friday.

NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / April 5

Julio Jones Thanks Matt Ryan, Falcons Teammates in Retirement Video

As Julio Jones rattled through the names and teams who helped shape his journey to being the Atlanta Falcons' all-time leading receiver, no figure received more gratitude than his long-time quarterback, Matt Ryan.

Philadelphia Eagles News / FirstSportz / April 5

AJ Brown writes a touching tribute for ‘Unc’ Julio Jones following ex-Falcon’s retirement from football

Julio Jones influenced a generation of wide receivers currently playing in the NFL, and one of them is AJ Brown. The Philadelphia Eagles star became sad after finding out that his ‘Unc’ Jones retired from football on Friday.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Field Level Media / April 4

5-time All-Pro WR Julio Jones announces retirement

Wide receiver Julio Jones officially announced his retirement from the NFL via the social media app Squad on Friday. Jones is one of the most prolific pass-catchers of the modern era.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Gridiron Heroics / April 5

Former Philadelphia Eagles 7X Pro Bowl WR Retires

A wide receiver who last played for the Philadelphia Eagles is retiring at 36. The Eagles had a stacked wide receiver room in 2023 that included A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, and Julio Jones.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / April 4

Former Falcons star WR Julio Jones announces retirement

Julio Jones bounced around the NFL during the 2020s, but the former Falcons first-rounder authored one of the most productive careers in the history of the wide receiver position. After not playing in 2024, Jones is retiring.

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NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / April 4

Legendary WR announces his retirement from NFL

One of the NFL’s greatest wide receivers of the last decade-plus is ready to go fishing. Former Atlanta Falcons star Julio Jones announced on Friday that he is officially retiring from the NFL.

Philadelphia Eagles News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 4

Julio Jones Announces Retirement From NFL

Long-time Falcons WR Julio Jones announced Friday that he’s officially retiring from the NFL after 13 seasons in the league. “Today I’m announcing my retirement,” Jones said in a video published online, per Ian Rapoport.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 4

Julio Jones retires, should be a lock for Hall of Fame

Julio Jones should be a lock for Hall of Fame after dominant career

Wide receiver Julio Jones officially announced his retirement from the NFL on Friday, concluding a dominant 13-year career.

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NFL News / SportsTalkATL / April 4

Julio Jones officially retires, shouts out Atlanta in video

Most had a feeling it was coming soon, and today, Falcons legend and future Hall of Famer Julio Jones announced his retirement with a video, shouting out Atlanta in the process on 404 day.

Tennessee Titans News / Tennessee Titans on SI / December 5

Former Titans WR, NFL Superstar May Get Another Chance

It's easy to forget that former NFL superstar wide receiver Julio Jones played for the Tennessee Titans. He may have been past his prime, but he played for the Titans.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Inside the Iggles / October 1

An Eagles drought dating back to last season evokes a Julio Jones mention

Call us crazy, but ever since Nick Sirianni took the reigns as Philadelphia Eagles head coach, each season has brought at least two unexplainable losses.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / December 31, 2023

Julio Jones' (Really!) 2 TDs Give Eagles Lead Over Cardinals at Halftime

Looking to remain in the driver's seat in the NFC East and in play for the No. 1 seed in the NFC, the Philadelphia Eagles welcomed the Arizona Cardinals

Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker / October 21, 2023

Julio Jones expected to make his Eagles debut on Sunday

Julio Jones is expected to make his debut for the Eagles on Sunday night against the Dolphins after being elevated from the team's practice squad on Saturday.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / October 18, 2023

Julio Jones says he joined Eagles to 'dominate'

Wide receiver Julio Jones signed with the Philadelphia Eagles on Tuesday to give the defending NFC champions depth on offense and it sounds like the future Hall of Famer expects to contribute in a significant way.

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