Julio Jones Becomes NFL’s Highest-Paid Receiver After Signing Extension With Falcons
Written by SOURCE on September 7, 2019
Adam Schefter reports that Julio Jones and Atlanta have finalized a multi-year contract extension that will make him the highest-paid player at his position. The three-year deal is worth $66 million, with 97 percent of that guaranteed.
Atlanta and Pro-Bowl WR Julio Jones just reached agreement on a landmark three-year, $66 million extension that includes $66 million guaranteed – $64 million of which is due at signing, sources tell @mortreport and me. It ties together the two sides for the next five seasons.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 7, 2019
On Julio Jones’ three-year extension, 97 percent of the deal is guaranteed at signing; the previous high guarantee at signing for a non-QB was Trey Flowers at 74 percent.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 7, 2019
This will keep the 30-year-old under contract with Atlanta for the next five more years, which pushes toward him indeed remaining a Falcon “forever.”
Despite the stakes, Jones’ contract negotiations with the Falcons was largely drama free.A lthough nothing had been confirmed going into training camp, Julio elected not to hold out of team activities because of the “trust” he has in owner Author Blank.
Jones has been among the NFL’s elite for the majority of his career. Jones has been named to the Pro Bowl six times in his eight years in the league. He led the NFL in receiving by raking in 1,677 yards.
