Did Julio Jones get released?

The Tennessee Titans made a somewhat surprising move on Wednesday by releasing wide receiver Julio Jones after just one season in Nashville. Jones was originally acquired in a trade with the Atlanta Falcons that saw the Titans send a second-round pick to Atlanta, as well as a swap of Day 3 picks.

Where is Julio Jones now?

Jones was traded to the Titans in June 2021 after spending the first ten years of his career with the Falcons. The seven-time Pro Bowler caught the injury bug in 2020 and it carried over to his first year in Tennessee.

Is Julio Jones still on the Titans?

The Julio Jones experiment didn't work out in Tennessee. The Titans are cutting the star receiver after just one season, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday at the official start of the new league year. ESPN first reported the news.

Why did Tennessee release Julio Jones?

Releasing Jones means saving close to $10 million against the salary cap. That's an easy call. He was making too much money to be as unreliable as he had become. Not in performance but availability.

Is Julio Jones a free agent?

Arizona continues to be linked to free agent wide receiver Julio Jones in NFL free agency speculation. Jones, 33, was recently released by the Tennessee Titans.

Who is the highest paid WR in the NFL?

Highest paid wide receivers in NFL

• Tyreek Hill, Miami Dolphins — $30 million annually, $120 total value.
• Davante Adams, Las Vegas Raiders — $28.25 million annually, $141.25 total value.
• DeAndre Hopkins, Arizona Cardinals – $27.25 million AAV, $25 million cap hit, $6.65 million base salary.

What is Julio Jones salary?

Jones' cap numbers in 2022 and 2023 are now $14.313 million, which is the sum of the prorated bonus plus his scheduled salary of $11.513 million. According to OverTheCap.com, Tennessee now has $5,612,039 of salary-cap space, which is more than half of the teams in the NFL.

Where did Julio Jones go in 2022?

The Titans acquired Jones from the Falcons last June for a 2022 second-round pick and a 2023 sixth-round selection.

Did Julio Jones get cut?

That's because Julio Jones was cut after one year with the Titans, 31 catches, 434 yards and a touchdown later, and the Falcons have two draft picks to show for that.

Where is Julio Jones signing?

The Titans released veteran wide receiver Julio Jones on Wednesday right as the 2022 NFL league year began. Jones, 33, was acquired by the Titans from the Falcons along with a 2023 sixth-round draft pick in exchange for a 2022 second-round pick and a 2023 fourth-round pick. It's safe to say that Atlanta won the trade.

Who have the Titans released?

Agreed to terms with LS Morgan Cox on a one-year contract extension. Released G Rodger Saffold, RB Darrynton Evans and OT Kendall Lamm. Re-signed DT Teair Tart, WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and QB Logan Woodside. Agreed to terms with LB Justin Lawler on a contract.

Who will replace Julio Jones on the Titans?

Tennessee Titans trading for Los Angeles Rams WR Robert Woods to replace Julio Jones. Just days after releasing Julio Jones, the Tennessee Titans have already landed a No. 2 receiver option behind star A.J. Brown.

Where did Julio Jones go to in NFL?

Your video will be available shortly. One of the most anticipated deals of the offseason is finally done. The Atlanta Falcons traded star wide receiver Julio Jones to the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, which means it is officially time to start breaking down who is most impacted by this move.

Is Julio Jones a free agent in 2022?

Jones is not the same wide receiver he was a few years ago, but he is undoubtedly still capable of being a difference-maker for any team. Now deep into 2022 free agency, Jones is still unsigned, but that likely will not last much longer.

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How old is Julio Jones?

Jones turned 33 years old earlier this month, which puts him in some rare air at the position. The list of NFL wide receivers 33 or older who made any kind of impact during the 2021 season is a mighty short one: Arizona's A.J.

What is Julio Jones cap hit 2021?

On Tuesday, Jones and his new team, the Tennessee Titans, completed restructuring his deal. According to ESPN, the Titans converted $14 million of Jones' salary into a signing bonus, which created more than $11 million in cap space for the 2021 season.

What is Odell Beckham Jr salary?

What is Odell Beckham Jr.'s contract and salary with the Los Angeles Rams? Beckham signed a one-year contract with the Rams for $1.25 million in 2021, according to Sports Illustrated. The magazine also reported at the time that deal can pay Beckham up to $4.25 million based on incentives.

How much is Mac Jones signing bonus?

As of 2021, Jones' estimated net worth is $10 million, with his money coming from both his salary and endorsement deals. He signed a four-year deal with the Patriots worth a total of $15,586,352, which included a $8,695,528 signing bonus, $15,586,352 guaranteed and an annual salary of $3,896,588.

Who is the highest paid wide receiver in 2021?

1) Tyreek Hill, Miami Dolphins | AAV: $30 million

Following his trade to the Dolphins, Hill has reportedly signed a four-year contract extension worth $30 million a year. The deal's total value is reported to be $120 million with $72.2 million in guaranteed money.

Who is the highest paid cornerback in the NFL?

The Cleveland Browns are signing Pro Bowl cornerback Denzel Ward to a five-year, $100.5 million contract extension that includes $71.25 million guaranteed, Tory Dandy of CAA Sports, who negotiated the contract, told ESPN's Adam Schefter. At age 24, Ward is now the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history.

Who is the highest paid wide receiver 2022?

1. Tyreek Hill, Miami Dolphins ($30 million) Tyreek Hill is reportedly set to earn $30 million in 2022 as he enters the beginning of a four-year $120 million deal. He is guaranteed $72.2 million, according to reports.

Did Falcons trade Julio Jones?

The Titans shipped a 2022 second-round pick to the Falcons in exchange for Jones. The veteran receiver came with a $23 million cap hit, so Tennessee had to rework some of their contracts to fit Jones in under the salary cap. They had just about $5.4 million in space before trading for Jones.