FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff continued to express optimism about the progress of contract talks with Julio Jones, without putting a timetable on reaching a new deal with the star wide receiver.
Jones reported to training camp Monday without a new contract. The six-time Pro Bowler said in the offseason he trusted team owner Arthur Blank's word when Blank said a deal would be completed in a matter of time.
Jones spent the first two days of training camp primarily rehabbing on the side following a minor offseason foot procedure [bunion removal].