Atlanta Falcons
Julio Jones - #11 - WR
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 3"/ 220 lbs. |
| Birthday | 02/03/1989 |
| Birthplace | Foley, AL |
| College | Alabama |
| Years played | 3 |
| Drafted | 2011, 1st round, 6th pick by Falcons |
2012 STATS
| Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 79 | 1198 | 10 |
McKay named competition committee chairman
Falcons president Rich McKay is the new chairman of the NFL's competition committee, the league announced Tuesday.
NFC South free-agent preview
With the owners and players mired in negotiations, the beginning of free agency is almost certain to be delayed. Yet, PFW is examining the free-agent picture for each club, here featuring the NFC South.
Falcons face decisions on starting O-linemen
While the Falcons will be looking for speed, perhaps at receiver and defensive end, in this year's draft, GM Thomas Dimitroff and his staff are probably also keeping a close eye on offensive linemen at the Scouting Combine.
Reports: Lions sign former Falcons S Coleman
Former Falcons S Erik Coleman has agreed to a one-year deal with the Lions, according to multiple reports.
Falcons sign TE Agnone, extend contract of DT Lewis
The Falcons have signed TE Robbie Agnone and announced that DT Trey Lewis has signed a contract extension.
Falcons add Bratkowski to staff
The Falcons hired former Bengals offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski to be the team's new quarterbacks coach, replacing Bill Musgrave.
NFC South 2010 season-in-review team reports
Josh Freeman had a 25-6 TD-INT ratio in leading the Buccaneers to a 10-6 record following a 3-13 mark in 2009. We review the NFC South teams.
Falcons extend Wire, release Coleman
The Falcons made a pair of transactions on Wednesday, extending LB Coy Wire and cutting S Erik Coleman.
Report: Jon Bon Jovi in talks with Falcons
Falcons owner Arthur Blank and rock star Jon Bon Jovi have held talks in which Bon Jovi would buy 15 percent of the franchise for $150 million, according to an ESPN.com report.
Dimitroff: Adding speed, developing Douglas and Sidbury part of Falcons’ plan
GM Thomas Dimitroff has had a few weeks to digest Atlanta's crushing playoff loss to the Packers in the divisional round, and PFW spoke with him earlier this week at the Super Bowl media center.
Falcons’ Smith takes contract extension in stride
Armed with a three-year extension, Falcons head coach Mike Smith is determined to improve the playoff-contending Falcons.
Falcons extend Smith's contract
The Falcons signed head coach Mike Smith to a three-year contract extension on Thursday. Smith led the Falcons to an NFC-best 13-3 record in 2010.
Titans granted permission to interview Falcons OC Mularkey
The Titans have been granted permission to interview Falcons offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey for their vacant head-coaching position, according to ESPN.
Falcons stars help NFC win Pro Bowl
The NFC jumped out to a huge first-half lead and won the Pro Bowl 55-41 on Sunday in Honolulu, led by Falcons QB Matt Ryan and Redskins CB DeAngelo Hall, the game MVP.
Falcons expected to keep RB corps intact
We hear the Falcons would be content to head into next season with the same group of running backs that helped them finish 12th in the league in rushing in 2010.
PLAYER NEWS
Jones set an overall career high with 182 receiving yards and matched a personal best with 11 receptions and second twice in Sunday's NFC title game loss to the 49ers.|||||||
Jones broke out in his second season with 79 catches for 1,198 yards and 10 TDs. He is likely to be a top 5 fantasy receiver in 2013.
Jones caught seven passes for 71 yards and one score in Saturday's 31-18 win at Detroit.|||||||
Jones has 1,142 yards and 10 scores. The Falcons have nothing to play for next week against the Bucs so monitor the situation closely.
Jones caught six passes for 74 yards and two touchdowns in the Falcons' win over the Giants on Sunday.|||||||
Jones already has five two-touchdown games in his two-year career, including two this season.
Jones had a career-high 147 yards on six receptions in Sunday's 24-23 win over Tampa Bay, including an 80-yard touchdown.|||||||
Jones' performance allowed him to top his 959 yards from his rookie season. He has 983 yards on 53 catches, one shy of matching his total from a year ago.
Atlanta receiver Julio Jones and linebacker Sean Weatherspoon are active for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay after being limited in practice because of ankle injuries.|||||||
A sore right ankle has bothered Jones since the Falcons' loss at New Orleans two weeks ago. He missed practice last week but started in the home win over Arizona, catching three passes for 33 yards.
