Falcons give Jones extension

One day before the season opener, Atlanta Falcons receiver Julio Jones got his long-awaited contract extension , agreeing to a threeyear, $66-million deal.

The extension is nearly fully guaranteed when he signs. It locks in Jones through the 2023 season and removes a potentially major headache for the Falcons before Sunday’s game at Minnesota. The deal was announced as the team was departing for Minneapolis.

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