Falcons

Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff said the team continues to negotiate with WR Julio Jones‘ agent.

“We have the utmost faith that Julio is coming here and he’s taking care of his business while he’s here, and we’ll keep plugging away with [Jones’ agent] Jimmy [Sexton],” Dimitroff said, via Vaughn McClure of ESPN. “We have a very good working relationship and respect for Jimmy Sexton and CAA, and I’m confident [the deal] will get done.”

Dimitroff explained that he understands if Jones wants to wait for Saints WR Michael Thomas to get his deal done before moving on with negotiations.

“I understand that, from a business standpoint,” Dimitroff said. “Do I agree with it necessarily? That’s not for me to argue about.”

Dimitroff added that they also understand if Jones feels he’s deserving of becoming the highest-paid receiver in the NFL.

“We understand being the highest-paid receiver in the NFL. And the fact that Julio is approaching it the way he is is appreciated. That said, we expect nothing less from Julio Jones, one of our main leaders on this team.”

Falcons HC Dan Quinn says WR Julio Jones is about 10-14 days from being able to fully participate in practice, per D. Orlando Ledbetter.

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