Falcons Franchise-leading Receiver Julio Jones Announces Retirement After 13-year Nfl Career

Julio Jones, a seven-time Pro Bowl selection and the leading receiver in Atlanta Falcons history, announced his retirement on Friday.

Jones, 36, did not play in 2024 after playing in 11 games, including four starts, and catching 11 passes for 74 yards and four touchdowns in 2023 with Philadelphia .

Jones played for Atlanta from 2011-2021, setting franchise records with 848 catches for 12,896 yards. He had 60 touchdown catches with the Falcons and was a two-time first-team All-Pro. He earned three second-team All-Pro honors.

Only Roddy White's 63 touchdown catches tops Jones' total with Atlanta.

The Falcons congratulated Jones on his retirement with a tribute posted on X on Friday.