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FILE - At left, in a Jan. 13, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons' Julio Jones (11) in shown during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, in Philadelphia. At right, in an Oct. 1, 2017, file photo, Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick (27) plays against the Cleveland Browns in the first half of an NFL football game, in Cleveland. Jones was a star at Alabama, getting drafted by Atlanta in the first round in 2011. Kirkpatrick covered him in practice at Alabama before he, too, went to the NFL, getting drafted in the first round by the Bengals a year later. On Sunday, Sept. 30, they'll be matched up in Atlanta. (AP Photo/File)

Bengals’ Kirkpatrick & Falcons’ Jones resume Alabama rivalry

By JOE KAY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 23, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley reacts after catching his second touchdown pass from Matt Ryan during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, in Atlanta. Ridley's first time touching the ball against the Saints last Sunday was as a tailback. He then made his mark at his real position of wide receiver, setting a team rookie record with three TD catches in his breakout game that could impact other teams' defensive plans, including Cincinnati this week. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)

Ridley’s breakout game gives Falcons another big-play threat

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 30, 2018, file photo, Carolina Panthers' James Bradberry (24) runs a drill during NFL football practice at the team's training camp in Spartanburg, S.C. Bradberry has set his sights on becoming an All-Pro cornerback this season (AP Photo/Chuck Burton File)

Panthers CB Bradberry seeks breakout year vs NFL’s top WRs

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 4, 2018, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie, right, and head coach Doug Pederson celebrate after the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game against the New England Patriots, in Minneapolis. Before the Eagles begin their quest for a repeat, they'll have one more celebration when the first Super Bowl banner in franchise history is unveiled in front of a sellout crowd that waited forever to witness the moment. &quot;It's going to be a great night,&quot; Pederson said. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

After banner goes up, Eagles start title defense vs. Falcons

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

Jones says he’s ready to roll after missing preseason games

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 27, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones walks on the field during an NFL football training camp practice in Flowery Branch, Ga. After skipping minicamp and offseason workouts, Julio Jones reported to training camp saying he has never felt better physically. The Falcons want to keep it that way, planning to hold the wide receiver out of all preseason games, including Saturday's, Aug. 25, game at Jacksonville. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

Falcons being extra cautious to protect Julio Jones’ health

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) is stopped after a reception by Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey, left, and defensive back Tashaun Gipson during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

FANTASY PLAYS: Don’t buy into hype of deep WR pool

By BRANDON MURCHISON - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley keeps an eye on the ball while making a catch during NFL football training camp, Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Jones is not only Atlanta’s star receiver, he’s a mentor

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) talks with wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (12) during NFL football training camp Saturday, July 28, 2018, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

QB Matt Ryan looks to regain his MVP form with Falcons

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones walks off the field following an NFL football training camp practice in Flowery Branch, Ga., Friday, July 27, 2018. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Julio Jones says status for Falcons camp was never in doubt

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 26, 2017, file photo, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones walks off the field after an NFL football game between the Falcons and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, in Atlanta. A person familiar with the discussions says the Atlanta Falcons won't renegotiate Julio Jones' contract this season, casting doubts on whether the star receiver will be in training camp next week.The person, speaking on condition of anomity because the contract talks have not been made public, said Thursday, July 19, 2018, that the Falcons informed Jones a few weeks ago that they didn't have room under the salary cap to offer him a new deal. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Falcons WR Julio Jones will report to training camp

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff, right, and head football coach Dan Quinn laugh during a new conference after it was announced the team had reached an agreement with receiver Julio Jones, Thursday, July 26, 2018, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Julio Jones reports as Falcons prepare to open training camp

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 14, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff, left, and head coach Dan Quinn share a laugh during an NFL football minicamp in Flowery Branch, Ga. Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff and coach Dan Quinn, who have led the team to the playoffs the last two seasons, have signed three-year contract extensions. The deals were announced Wednesday, July 25, 2018, a day before players report for training camp. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)

Falcons GM Dimitroff, coach Quinn sign 3-year extensions

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 26, 2017, file photo, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones walks off the field after an NFL football game between the Falcons and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, in Atlanta. A person familiar with the discussions says the Atlanta Falcons won't renegotiate Julio Jones' contract this season, casting doubts on whether the star receiver will be in training camp next week.The person, speaking on condition of anomity because the contract talks have not been made public, said Thursday, July 19, 2018, that the Falcons informed Jones a few weeks ago that they didn't have room under the salary cap to offer him a new deal. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

AP source: Falcons won’t offer WR Jones new deal this year

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Packers WR Adams replaces Julio Jones in Pro Bowl

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Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins reacts to stopping Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman short of a first down on a fourth-down play during the first half of an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 15-10. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Defense rose to challenge for Eagles

By Rob Maaddi - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 15, 2017, file photo, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) runs against the Miami Dolphins during the second half of an NFL football game in Atlanta. Jones has a routine to deal with all the aches and pains. During the week, Jones is often limited in practice or doesn't even take the field. By the time game day rolls around, however, he's always ready to go.&quot;He has a real process to do that,&quot; coach Dan Quinn said. &quot;We're fortunate that he's played with injuries and kind of knows the routine of how to do it.&quot; That will be the case again for Saturday's NFC divisional playoff game against the top-seeded Philadelphia Eagles. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Falcons’ Jones ignores aches and pains to stay on the field

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) scores against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football wild-card playoff game Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Falcons show playoff poise in 26-13 win over upstart LA Rams

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2017, file photo, Georgia head coach Kirby Smart leads his team onto the field before the start of a NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, in Atlanta. Alabama and Georgia don't play as often as many would think so when the teams meet it's special, even when it is a regular season matchup. But when the Crimson Tide and Bulldogs meet Monday night, Jan. 8, 2018, in Atlanta it will be an event. The teams, which routinely play each other just four times a decade, will be playing for the College Football Playoff national championship. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP, File)

Alabama-Georgia don’t routinely match up, even in the SEC

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones is stopped just short of the end zone by three Tampa Bay Buccaneers defenders with linebacker Adarius Glanton making the tackle during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla., Monday, Dec. 18, 2017. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Falcons’ Jones has ankle injury, expected to play vs Saints

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