Atlanta Falcon The great Julio Jones announced his retirement from the NFL after 13 seasons on Friday.
Jones, 36, is a franchise leader for the Falcons (848) and catch yards (12,896), second only to Roddy White (60) in touchdowns.
“I announced my retirement. I started when I was 8 in Foley, Alabama. It was an amazing journey,” Jones wrote. In the statement.
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File – Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) during the Minnesota Vikings and the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium on October 18, 2020. (Jeffrey Becker-Usa Sports Today)
“I want to thank my family for being my support system throughout the process. It’s not impossible to be with them.”
Jones picked the 6th pick in 2011 NFL Draft by the Falcons of Alabama. He played for 10 seasons with the Falcons and was appointed Pro-Bowl seven times and was five times for All Pros.
Archives – Atlanta Falcons receiver Julio Jones (11) ran to the Philadelphia Eagles’ free safety Rodney McLeod (23) in the second half of the NFL football game on Sunday, September 15, 2019, against Philadelphia’s free safety Rodney McLeod (23), held in Atlanta on Sunday, September 15, 2019. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Jones every season with Tennessee TitanTampa Bay Buccaneers and Philadelphia Eagles worked with the Falcons for 10 years. Jones played with the Hawks in 2023 but did not play in 2024.
Jones scored 914 passes for 13,703 yards and 66 touchdowns in his NFL career.
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Archives – Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) sneaks into the Washington Redskins free safety haha Clinton-Dicks (20), enters the finish area and enters the finish area in the second half of the NFL football game on Sunday, November 4, 2018 for a touchdown. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, file)
“I’m making this announcement today due to the city of Atlanta,” Jones said in a statement. “Thank you, I’m grateful for you. That’s just love. I did it on 404 days – it’s a ride. … It’s for the city, man, I thank you all of you.”
“Thanks to other ball clubs there.
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