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Is Julio Jones' relationship with the Atlanta Falcons strained? One writer thinks so.

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones caught some negative attention this summer when he did not show up for OTAs. As the countdown continues to the 2018 season, one reporter says Jones will have to patch things up with his team.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution writer D. Orlando Ledbetter was on Charlotte’s ESPN 730AM The Game and offered his take on Jones’ situation with the Falcons. While Ledbetter said he believes a reworked contract for Jones will ultimately come to pass, he made it clear Jones’ actions have affected his relationship with the team.

“It’s in a bad place right now,” Ledbetter said.