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Atlanta Sokoli Great Julio Jones announced his retirement from the NFL after 13 seasons on Friday.
Jones, 36, is the franchise leader of Falcon in receptions (848) and the income of yard (12,896) and the second is Roddy White in Touchdown (60).
“I announce retirement. I started when I was 8 years old from Foley, Alabama. It was an amazing ride,” Jones wrote in a statement.
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File – Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) in action during the game between Minnesota Vikings and Atlanta Falcons at the US Bank Stadium on October 18, 2020. (Jeffrey Becker-USA Sports today)
“I would like to thank my family throughout this process as my support system. None of this could be possible.”
Jones drew the total number 6 in 2011 Nfl draft Alabama Falcons. He played 10 seasons with Falconi and was named seven times in Pro-Bowl and was an All-Pro choice five times.
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File – Atlanta Falcons Julio Jones (11) is running towards the end zone to attack Filadelphia Eagles’ free security by Rodney McLeod (23) during the second half of the NFL football match, Sunday, September 15, 2019, at Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Basin, file)
Jones spent one season with Tennessee TitansTampa Bay Buccaneers and Philadelphia Eagles after a 10 -year run with Falcon. Jones last played in 2023 with the Eagles and did not play in 2024.
Jones captured 914 passes for 13,703 Jard and 66 Touchdown during his NFL career.
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File -Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) dived next to Washington Redskins, free safety of Ha ha clinton -dix (20) and in the end zone for the Touchdown during the second half of the NFL football game, Sunday, November 4, 2018, in Landover, md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, file)
“Today I announce this announcement because of the city of Atlanta,” Jones said in his statement. “Thank you man, I appreciate everything. It’s nothing but love. I do it for 404 days – it was a hell of a ride. … This was for the city, man, I appreciate you all.”
“You also want to thank other balls with balls, and organizations. Tennessee, thank you for the opportunity. Tampa, thank you for the opportunity. Eagles, thank you for the opportunity.”
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