The Atlanta Falcons hold the No. 4 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft on Thursday. There has been much speculation that the Falcons could be looking to trade out of that No. 4 spot with a team hoping to jump up for a quarterback -- but what about teams that are looking for their next stud wide receiver.?
How about an already established, elite wide out? Julio Jones, perhaps? The Falcons are in a tough spot with their salary cap which means they may be forced to deal arguably their best player. Jones carries a $23 million cap hit in 2021 and a nearly $20 million hit the following two seasons.
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Monday that the Falcons are receiving phone calls inquiring about Jones.
The MMQB's Albert Breer also reported on Monday that the Falcons are "listening to offers" along with NBC Sports' Peter King who said 'it would not surprise' him if the Falcons were putting together a trade for Julio.
Any trade for Jones would not be completed before June 1 due to salary cap reasons.