The NFL world reacts to the Falcons trading Julio Jones to the Titans
Well it looks like Julio Jones finally got his wish to be traded by the Atlanta Falcons, the team he spent the first 10 years of his NFL career with, but the likely destination is a bit surprising.
News broke Sunday morning that Jones, one of the greatest wide receivers to ever play the game, will be traded to the Tennessee Titans. I know Titans WR AJ Brown was working hard to get Jones to join him in Tennessee but this still seems like a surprising move – Matt Ryan to Ryan Tannehill isn’t the sexiest of moves. The Titans’ offense with Brown, Jones, and Derrick Henry, though, is going to be pretty nice.
ESPN’s Dianna Russini had the news Sunday morning:
The Falcons are expected to trade Julio Jones to the Titans barring any setbacks in the next 24-48 hours, per sources. The 2 sides still are finalizing compensation but, as one source said, “I feel very good about this happening” If there are no snags, the trade official Monday.
— Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) June 6, 2021
It looks like it’s not going to take that much from the Titans to get this deal done, either:
Falcons and Titans still are discussing whether the package for Julio Jones will be a second- and a fifth-round pick, or a second-round pick with a swap of other picks, per sources. But the belief is the agreement will get done. https://t.co/1beR7C7VJi
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 6, 2021
UPDATE: The Falcons confirmed the deal and provided these details:
The Falcons have agreed on terms of a trade that will send the seven-time Pro Bowler to the Tennessee Titans for a compensation package that includes a 2022 second-round NFL Draft pick, ending weeks of speculation about whether Jones would remain with the team that drafted him in 2011. All told, the Falcons will get a second-round pick next year and a 2023 fourth-round pick for Jones and a sixth-round pick in 2023.
AJ Brown was happy:
Please excuse my language when I say this “y’all done F*cked up “ pic.twitter.com/TbI4SrkTVp
— AJ Brown (@1kalwaysopen_) June 6, 2021
I need my commission from them recruiting videos @Titans pic.twitter.com/CRBgLdlmG6
— AJ Brown (@1kalwaysopen_) June 6, 2021
Twitter had reactions:
That’s it?!?!? Every team should’ve been in on this one! https://t.co/BOVr4jfmn3
— Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) June 6, 2021
A second and a 5th for Julio Jones..
25+ NFL fan bases should be questioning everything their front office is doing https://t.co/unO6S2DBGv
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) June 6, 2021
Julio Jones reportedly had all of these wants from his next quarterback. He will go from Matt Ryan to Ryan Tannehill.
— Seth Wickersham (@SethWickersham) June 6, 2021
AJ Brown and Julio Jones on the same offense.
All the way in on that.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) June 6, 2021
The interesting thing about Julio Jones, A.J. Brown and Josh Reynolds is the fact that all of them have played both in the slot and outside. Now the #Titans can move all of them around the formation to create match-up problems or move them away from top CBs.
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) June 6, 2021
This just elevated AJ Browns career even more. Julio was one of the best WR mentors I’ve been around. Titans are going to be scary! https://t.co/hRVNO72HvO
— Jordan Leslie (@Jles9) June 6, 2021
Atlanta losing to start the day. https://t.co/8OaaRk5h6X
— Keith Nelson Jr (@JusAire) June 6, 2021
If you ever feel like an idiot at work, or you don't know what you're doing, just remember there are GMs that wouldn't give up a second and fifth round pick for Julio Jones. Congrats @Titans on getting the steal of the off-season. #TheLeague #Titans #JulioJones https://t.co/dmQKXBuaGr
— The League (@FFBTHELEAGUE) June 6, 2021
Can’t stack the box with Julio and AJ on the outside… Tannehill can scramble… How can they stop Derrick… Good luck lol https://t.co/ACJCX0IUK4
— Franklin- The HBK (@SheWantMo_Joe) June 6, 2021