Atlanta Falcons nice Julio Jones introduced his retirement from the NFL after 13 seasons on Friday.
Jones, 36, is the Falcons’ franchise chief in receptions (848) and receiving yards (12,896) and is second to solely Roddy White in touchdowns (60).
“I’m asserting my retirement. I began once I was 8 years previous from Foley, Alabama. It was a tremendous experience,” Jones wrote in an announcement.
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File – Atlanta Falcons vast receiver Julio Jones (11) in motion in the course of the sport between the Minnesota Vikings and the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Financial institution Stadium on October 18, 2020. (Jeffrey Becker-USA Right now Sports activities)
“I’d wish to thank my household by way of this entire course of as my help system. With them, none of this might have been attainable.”
Jones was drafted with the No. 6 general choose within the 2011 NFL Draft by the Falcons out of Alabama. He performed 10 seasons with the Falcons and was named to the Professional-Bowl seven instances and was an All-Professional choice 5 instances.
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FILE – Atlanta Falcons vast receiver Julio Jones (11) runs towards the tip zone for a landing towards the Philadelphia Eagles’ free security Rodney McLeod (23) in the course of the second half of an NFL soccer sport, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photograph/John Bazemore, File)
Jones spent one season every with the Tennessee Titans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Philadelphia Eagles following his 10-year run with the Falcons. Jones final performed in 2023 with the Eagles and didn’t play in 2024.
Jones caught 914 passes for 13,703 yards and 66 touchdowns throughout his NFL profession.
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FILE – Atlanta Falcons vast receiver Julio Jones (11) dives previous Washington Redskins free security Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (20) and into the tip zone for a landing in the course of the second half of an NFL soccer sport, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photograph/Susan Walsh, File)
“I’m making this announcement right this moment due to town of Atlanta,” Jones stated in his assertion. “Thanks man, I recognize y’all. It’s nothing however love. I’m doing this on 404 day — it was a hell of a experience. … This was for town, man, I recognize you all.”
“Additionally need to thank the opposite ball golf equipment on the market as effectively, organizations. Tennessee, thanks for the chance. Tampa, thanks for the chance. Eagles, thanks for the chance.”
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