Falcons sign Julio Jones to extension making him highest paid WR
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One of the NFL’s best wide receivers is now the highest-paid player at his position. The Atlanta Falcons and All-Pro receiver Julio Jones have agreed to record-breaking contract extension worth around $22 million per year on Saturday.
According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the deal is not yet finalized, but it is expected to be reached before Sunday’s opener against the Minnesota Vikings.
More on the #Falcons finalizing a contract extension that’s expected to pay Julio Jones around $22 million a year, making him by far the NFL’s highest-paid receiver. Owner Arthur Blank making good on a promise and taking care of another of his stars. @nflnetwork @gmfb pic.twitter.com/gouVPKZ7vX
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 7, 2019
Falcons owner Arthur Blank sounded optimistic on Tuesday that an extension would be reached this week and now both sides are closing in on a deal.
Jones opted to show up for training camp rather than holdout while still seeking an extension. However, he started to indicate he might sit out in Week 1 if a deal wasn’t reached. Atlanta wanted to make him the highest-paid receiver in the NFL and now his contract reflects it.
The new yearly salary surpasses New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas’ record-breaking deal from July and makes it very likely that Jones will finish his career with the organization that drafted him.
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