Julio Jones Fantasy

The Atlanta Falcons are not expected to trade quarterback Matt Ryan this offseason, according to sources. "The Falcons have not had any trade conversations about Ryan or their star wide receiver Julio Jones. And every expectation is both players are going to be on the roster in 2021," NFL Network's Tom Pelissero said. New head coach Arthur Smith plans to run a similar offense to the one Kyle Shanahan used when Ryan won MVP in 2016. Atlanta would be on the hook for more than $44 million in dead money in 2021 if they traded Ryan before June 1. Atlanta may decide to take Ryan's heir-apparent at No. 4 overall in the draft, but the 35-year-old signal-caller is expected to stay put for at least another season. Ryan and Jones got it going to end the regular season and could be in line for bounce-back campaigns under Smith in 2021. Consider Ryan a midrange QB1 heading into next season.

Feb. 2nd • 4:44 PM

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank said that none of the team's players will be off limits, including quarterback Matt Ryan and wide receiver Julio Jones, when the club hires a new general manager. "Who will come forward with a plan for us to have a championship team, a competitive team, et cetera. And that may include Matt and Julio for now, for the next two years, three years, or may not. I have no idea," Blank said. Ryan was the MVP in 2016 but will be looking for a bounce-back year in 2021 if he remains with the organization. Jones has been one of the top receivers in the NFL since he entered the league, but he was banged up for most of the 2020 season and Calvin Ridley is slowly emerging as the new No. 1 after gaining 1,374 yards in his third season.

Jan. 6th • 11:48 AM

As expected, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) is inactive for the team's season finale against the Buccaneers. Calvin Ridley and Russell Gage are both strong fantasy options with Jones sidelined. Still an elite wideout when he plays, Jones will end the season having played just nine games and failed to reach 1,000 yards for the first time since 2013. 2021 will be his age-32 season and Jones might slide a few spots down draft boards because of injury concerns, but he can still be a fantasy WR1.

Jan. 3rd • 11:39 AM