One of the best players in the franchise history, former Atlanta Falcon Swide receiver Julio Jones, announced his retirement at the NFL on Friday.
The 36 -year -old Jones announced by the app team was seven pro -ball selections and two team All Pro during the 13 NFL season. He led twice in the yard (2015, ’18), who won two NFLs, and is a leader in the history of the reception (848) and yards (12,896).
His 60 touchdown was second in Falcon’s history after Roddy White (63).
Jones said, “I’m making this presentation today because of Atlanta.” “Thank you, thank you for men. I’m just love. I’m doing this work for 404 days. It was hell of hell. … This is a city, man, I thank you all.”
-Atlanta Falcon (@atlantafalcons) April 4, 2025
Jones finally played in the Philadelphia Eagles in 2023 and recorded 74 yards and three touchdowns in 11 games.
He has three games with more than 250 reception yards in NFL history. The 5 consecutive seasons of 1,400 yards are also NFL.
Jones was ranked 6th by Falcon in Alabama in 2011. He started 13 games as a rookie and accumulated six seasons with more than 1,000 reception yards and at least six touchdown catches, joining the best quarter -back receiver combination in franchise history.
As Falcon reached the Super Bowl during the 2016 season, he scored three touchdowns with 19 catches and 334 yards in three postseason games.
Overall, Jones scored a 914 pass from 13,703 yards and 66 touchdowns. He played in Tennessee in 2011 and Tampa Bay in 2022.
The Associated Press has contributed to this report.
