Julio not happy...

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones told reporters he "doesn't know" if he'll play in Week 1's matchup against the Minnesota Vikings but is planning on being on the field amid contract talks with the team.
https://twitter.com/vxmcclure23/status/1...8922078210&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Farticles%2F2852551-julio-jones-doesnt-know-if-hell-play-opener-vs-vikings-without-new-contract

Jones further clarified to say it's "fair" to say he is planning to be on the field. The Pro Bowler is in the midst of a contract negotiation that has taken place over the entire offseason. He has two years remaining on his contract but no guaranteed money left on the deal.

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2852...ce=cnn.com&utm_campaign=editorial&utm_medium=referral

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Sounds like a real definite maybe. 

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Tentative commitment, is what we call it.

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he just wants an excuse for when Rhodes shuts him down again.

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He will play, I think he is a gamer.

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he said last night that he was for  sure playing.

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He's playing. I'll also bet they get the deal done before kickoff.

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Julio reset market...3 for 66

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JULIO JONESWR, ATLANTA FALCONS

NFL.com's Tom Pelissero has reported that the Falcons and Julio Jones are finalizing a multi-year extension.The extension will reportedly make Jones the NFL's highest-paid receiver. NFL.com's Ian Rapoport added that the deal should end up at three years and be worth roughly $66 million. Pelissero noted that while there are still minor issues to work out, the deal should be done today. Jones showed some hesitation throughout the week in regards to his game status without a new contract, but those issues should be put to rest with confirmation of this deal. He's expected to be shadowed by Xavier Rhodes Sunday against the Vikings, although it's a winnable matchup against a cornerback who was significantly better in 2016-2017 than 2018.

SOURCE: Tom Pelissero on Twitter.

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@"BarrNone55" said:

JULIO JONESWR, ATLANTA FALCONS

NFL.com's Tom Pelissero has reported that the Falcons and Julio Jones are finalizing a multi-year extension.The extension will reportedly make Jones the NFL's highest-paid receiver. NFL.com's Ian Rapoport added that the deal should end up at three years and be worth roughly $66 million. Pelissero noted that while there are still minor issues to work out, the deal should be done today. Jones showed some hesitation throughout the week in regards to his game status without a new contract, but those issues should be put to rest with confirmation of this deal. He's expected to be shadowed by Xavier Rhodes Sunday against the Vikings, although it's a winnable matchup against a cornerback who was significantly better in 2016-2017 than 2018.

SOURCE: Tom Pelissero on Twitter.

We really need Xavier to be better this year. Seeing him get beaten a couple of times already in the preseason was not encouraging.