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 |
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The Falcons are still awaiting word from the league on whether DT Jonathan Babineaux will be disciplined for violating the league's personal-conduct policy.
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The Falcons signed third-round pick Corey Peters on Tuesday, the team announced.
Atlanta's savior in the secondary
The Falcons are beaming over offseason acquisition CB Dunta Robinson, who is expected to make a big difference in the team's pass defense this year.
Robinson enjoying 'smooth' transition to Falcons
Atlanta recently wrapped up its second round of OTAs and CB Dunta Robinson, who signed with the Falcons on the opening weekend of free agency, said the transition to a new team has been smooth thus far.
Bird watching
The Falcons could be up to the task of dethroning the Saints in a division known for parity, writes PFW's Dan Parr.
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2010 draft choices by team: Falcons
Here are the players who were chosen by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2010 NFL draft.
Falcons make odd choice with selection of DT Peters
It's hard to figure out why the Falcons passed on a pass rusher with their first third-round pick.
Falcons fill need at weak-side ’backer with Weatherspoon
The Falcons didn't take the most conventional route to solving their biggest problem by taking Missouri's Sean Weatherspoon, but they did fill a big need.
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The Falcons landed a talented, expensive cornerback when they signed Dunta Robinson in March, and there could be an intriguing training-camp battle to decide who gets the starting spot opposite him.
Four Falcons sign tenders
OT Tyson Clabo, OG Harvey Dahl, OL Quinn Ojinnaka and RB Jason Snelling signed their restricted free-agent tenders Thursday.
Falcons expected to address pass rush with top pick
The Falcons have been very quiet since signing CB Dunta Robinson last month, but they still have needs to fill and are expected to use their first-round draft pick on a defensive end or outside linebacker.
Falcons RB Turner's workload will be monitored closely
Michael Turner is still the workhorse in the Falcons' backfield, but head coach Mike Smith will be keeping a close eye on his number of carries.
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The Falcons announced two roster moves Tuesday.
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.
