Julio Jones finally weighs in on future with Falcons

Chelsea Howard

Julio Jones finally weighs in on future with Falcons image

Julio Jones isn't planning on leaving Atlanta, at least for now. 

The Falcons wide receiver didn't attend the team's voluntary organized team activities last week and fans were quick to freak out when he removed references to the franchise from his social media account amid reports that Jones wants to rework his contract. 

But he told TMZ.com earlier this week, "I'm not going anywhere." 

The 29-year-old weighed in on the speculation of his relationship with the franchise, saying everything's good. 

"I love the team, I love the organization, I love everybody there. We're good," Jones said, adding, “There’s no bad blood between me and the team or anything like that."

Falcons owner Arthur Blank said last week, per the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, that "Jones will be our receiver for his entire career."

Jones was asked what he thought about Blank's comments and simply replied: "Yeah, I am."

When pressed about the reports of ongoing contract negotiations, Jones said, "It's not even about that." 

"Everyone want a story right now. There's no story to be told," he added. "I'm just working on myself right now. That's all it is." 

Jones, 29, signed a five-year extension worth $71.25 million in 2015 and still has three years and $34.43 million left on the deal. The five-time Pro Bowler logged 88 catches for 1,444 yards and three touchdowns last season.

Chelsea Howard