This is huge: Shannon Sharpe called Julio Jones live on @undisputed: Julio said he's "out of there" when asked if he wants to stay in Atlanta. He also said he doesn't want to go to the Cowboys. "I want to win."
Holy cow. I don't think he knew he was live. pic.twitter.com/5D8cXjclQt
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) May 24, 2021
Well, that’s something. The Julio Jones sweepstakes is about to go into overdrive in the coming week.
It was reported last week that the Atlanta Falcons prefer to trade Jones, who if traded after June 1, would save them roughly $15 million, and is one of the only viable avenues they have to create cap space. They cannot currently afford to sign their rookie draft class, including the No. 4 overall pick, Kyle Pitts.
Jones was called on air by FS1’s Shannon Sharpe, who asked him whether he’s staying with the Falcons and whether he’d be interested in going to the Dallas Cowboys.
“I’m outta there, man,” Jones said. “Right now, shit, I want to win… I ain’t going to Dallas.”
Shortly after, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the Falcons are trying to get a first-round pick for Jones, which the 49ers don’t have for the next two seasons. But teams don’t believe the Falcons will be offered that. While they prefer not to trade Jones in the NFC, they would do so for the right compensation.
Falcons prefer not to trade Julio Jones in the NFC, but would do so for the right price. But now, with Jones wanting out of Atlanta, they are looking for the best value in either conference. https://t.co/D59vq0x9jz
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 24, 2021
