Julio Jones
Titans ready to tune up offense with Jones, new coordinator

The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2021 11:12 AM EDT
TENNESSEE TITANS (11-6) CAMP SITE: Nashville, Tennessee LAST YEAR: Derrick Henry carried the Titans once again, this...

Falcons' Smith faces difficult rebuilding task in first camp

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2021 11:09 AM EDT
ATLANTA FALCONS (4-12) CAMP SITE: Flowery Branch, Georgia LAST YEAR: The Falcons' first 0-7 start since 1997 led to the...

Atlanta Falcons rookie tight end Kyle Pitts (8) makes a catch during the team's mini camp football practice Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Tight end Pitts is last of Falcons' 9 draft picks to sign

Jun. 29, 2021 04:06 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Julio Jones (2) runs a drill during an NFL football minicamp Wednesday, June 16, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, Pool)
Work comes 1st to make sure Jones boosts Titans' offense

By Teresa M. Walker Jun. 16, 2021 06:09 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Julio Jones pulls in a pass during an NFL football practice Thursday, June 10, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (George Walker IV/Pool Photo via AP)
Jones says 'stay tuned' as he proves he's still fast, strong

By Teresa M. Walker Jun. 10, 2021 04:39 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady wears a knee brace as he throws a pass during an NFL football minicamp Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Rodgers an expected no-show, Brady full-go at minicamps

By Rob Maaddi Jun. 08, 2021 06:14 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan throws a baseball into a net as head coach Arthur Smith looks on during the team's mini camp football practice Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons begin post-Julio Jones era in Smith's first minicamp

By Charles Odum Jun. 08, 2021 04:23 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) warms up before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Atlanta. The Tennessee Titans have traded with the Atlanta Falcons for seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Julio Jones, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
Titans agree to deal with Falcons for Julio Jones

By Teresa M. Walker Jun. 06, 2021 12:53 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Todd Downing throws to receivers during NFL football training camp Thursday, May 27, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (George Walker IV/The Tennessean via AP, Pool)
Downing trying to tune up Titans' offense, not replace Smith

By Teresa M. Walker Jun. 02, 2021 04:23 PM EDT

FILE - Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) speaks with wide receiver Julio Jones (11) during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, in Atlanta, in this Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, file photo. The Atlanta Falcons began their offseason training program Tuesday, May 25, 20921, without longtime star receiver Julio Jones, who apparently has no intention of returning to a rebuilding team that is still struggling to get under the salary cap. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, FIle)
June 1st arrival gives NFL teams more flexibility

By Rob Maaddi Jun. 01, 2021 03:50 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo throws a pass at the team's NFL football training facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Tuesday, May 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Garoppolo uses criticism to push to 'next level'

By Josh Dubow May. 25, 2021 08:03 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver, Julio Jones, talks with rapper 2 Chainz during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, May 12, 2021, in Atlanta. Atlanta Hawks defeated the Washington Wizards 120-116. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Washington Wizards at Atlanta Hawks 5/12/2021

May. 25, 2021 01:44 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) warms up before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons began their offseason training program Tuesday, May 25, 2021, without longtime star receiver Julio Jones, who apparently has no intention of returning to a rebuilding team that is still struggling to get under the salary cap. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
Falcons coach tight-lipped about Julio Jones' future

By Paul Newberry May. 25, 2021 01:42 PM EDT

In interview, Jones says he's ready to leave Falcons

By The Associated Press May. 24, 2021 06:49 PM EDT
Wide receiver Julio Jones says he’s ready to leave the Atlanta Falcons. The 32-year-old star told FS1 “Undisputed” host Shannon Sharpe via...

Atlanta Falcons' Kyle Pitts, right, practice with Richie Grant, left, during an NFL football rookie minicamp on Friday, May 14, 2021, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Modest Pitts won't project role as rookie TE with Falcons

By Charles Odum May. 14, 2021 05:44 PM EDT

Falcons pick up fifth-year option for WR Calvin Ridley

May. 03, 2021 11:50 AM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have picked up receiver Calvin Ridley’s fifth-year option, meaning he will make $11.1 million in 2022 and be in...

FILE - National Team offensive lineman Dillon Radunz of North Dakota State is shown during the second half of the NCAA college football Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala, in this Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, file photo. There’s a common thread linking most of the Football Championship Subdivision players who expect to hear their name called in this month’s NFL draft. They didn’t participate in their schools’ pandemic-delayed spring season. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza, File)
Titans draft Dillon Radunz for right tackle, add 2 more on D

By Teresa M. Walker Apr. 30, 2021 09:53 PM EDT

Florida tight end Kyle Pitts, right, holds a jersey with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after he was chosen by the Atlanta Falcons with the fourth pick in the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Falcons pick Florida TE Kyle Pitts at No. 4 in NFL draft

By Paul Newberry Apr. 29, 2021 09:08 PM EDT

FILE - Northwestern offensive lineman Rashawn Slater participates in the school's Pro Day football workout for NFL scouts in Evanston, Ill., in this Tuesday, March 9, 2021, file photo. Slater is as possible first round pick in the NFL Draft, April 29-May 1, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Mock Draft: As usual, it's all about the quarterbacks

By Barry Wilner Apr. 26, 2021 12:28 PM EDT

FILE - Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws during an NFL Pro Day at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, in this Tuesday, March 30, 2021, file photo. The Division I Council meets Wednesday and Thursday, April 14-15, and at the top of the agenda — at least in terms of importance — is voting on a proposal that would grant all college athletes the right to transfer one time as undergraduates without sitting out season of competition. Some high-profile players such as quarterback Justin Fields, who transferred from Georgia to Ohio State in 2019, were granted waivers by the NCAA and it created an expectation that all players would be cleared to play right away. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
With No. 4 pick, Falcons facing major decision in NFL draft

By Paul Newberry Apr. 23, 2021 04:01 PM EDT