Atlanta Falcons fans, it’s the news we’ve all been waiting for. Julio Jones has signed a five-year extension with the Falcons worth $71.25 million, per Chris Mortensen of ESPN.
Julio Jones and Falcons have agreed to a new 5-year contract worth $71.250 million and $47 million guaranteed. Team about to announce.
— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) August 29, 2015
Jones' deal had stalled but jump-started this morning. Falcons coach Dan Quinn said, "Julio represents everything I love about football."
— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) August 29, 2015
The Falcons traded up for Jones in the 2011 NFL Draft, potentially mortgaging their future.