ATLANTA -- Falcons owner Arthur Blank expressed optimism regarding the contract situations of star players Julio Jones, Grady Jarrett and Deion Jones as the team heads into its mandatory minicamp next week.
The Falcons prioritized contract extensions for all three players entering the offseason, and negotiations have been ongoing in each case. None of the three have participated in the team's voluntary organized team activities.
Julio Jones told ESPN in April he plans to be in attendance for the "mandatory stuff,'' but it remains unclear if Jarrett and Deion Jones plan to do the same for the three-day minicamp that begins Tuesday.