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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

FILE - Former NFL player Warrick Dunn speaks at the "Beyond the Physical: A Symposium on Mental Health in Sports" hosted by the NFL, NFL Players Association and Cigna at Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center in Atlanta, in this Monday, May 14, 2018, file photo. Former NFL star Warrick Dunn is hosting a conversation centered on diversity and inclusion as part of his charity’s Juneteenth celebration. Dunn, a three-time Pro Bowl running back with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons, will sit down with NFL Network host Steve Wyche on Thursday evening, June 10, 2021, for a virtual chat featuring guest appearances from various players past and present. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland, File)
Former NFL star Warrick Dunn tackles housing inequalities

By Rob Maaddi Jun. 10, 2021 11:30 AM EDT

Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback Kellen Mond throws during NFL football practice in Eagan, Minn., Wednesday, June 2, 2021.(AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Mentoring Mond: Cousins vows to be 'open book' for rookie QB

By Dave Campbell Jun. 09, 2021 08:31 PM EDT

FILE - Arizona Cardinals linebacker De'Vondre Campbell (59) is shown during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., in this Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, file photo. The Green Bay Packers have added a veteran presence at inside linebacker by signing De’Vondre Campbell. Campbell comes to Green Bay after starting all 16 games for the Arizona Cardinals last season and posting 99 tackles, including 69 solos.(AP Photo/Stew Milne, File)
Packers sign former Cardinals linebacker De'Vondre Campbell

Jun. 09, 2021 01:01 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

Members of the New York Jets gather together after warming up before the start NFL football practice, Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Ulbrich brings gritty, 'players first' approach to Jets D

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jun. 05, 2021 03:30 AM 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...

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, Denver Broncos wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton (17) runs against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game in Denver. A person with knowledge of the details tells The Associated Press that Hamilton sustained a serious knee injury Friday, May 14, while working out on his own. The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Hamilton is suspected to have torn an ACL, as first reported by NFL Network. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Broncos waive 2nd veteran who got hurt training on his own

By Arnie Stapleton May. 18, 2021 07:18 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith yells to the team during an NFL football rookie minicamp on Friday, May 14, 2021, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Falcons' Ryan says he has more 'good football' to come at 36

By Charles Odum May. 18, 2021 03:09 PM EDT

Packers sign former Virginia quarterback Kurt Benkert

May. 17, 2021 01:32 PM EDT
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers signed Kurt Benkert on Monday in their latest attempt to add quarterback depth while MVP Aaron Rodgers’ future...

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

FILE - In this Jan. 16, 2021, file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) runs during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Green Bay, Wis. Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst says the team remains committed to Rodgers “for the foreseeable future” one year after trading up in the first round to draft the three-time MVP’s potential successor. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File)
LaFleur on Rodgers: 'We want him back in the worst way'

By Steve Megargee May. 14, 2021 03:45 PM EDT

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady throws against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game in Tampa, Fla., in this Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, file photo. The NFL is returning to London in October and Tom Brady begins his pursuit of an eighth Super Bowl title against Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys when Tampa Bay hosts the league’s annual kickoff game on Sept. 9. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
Brady-Prescott kicks off NFL season plus a return to London

By Rob Maaddi May. 12, 2021 11:47 AM EDT