NFL Weekend Roundup: Julio Jones Joins Titans, Rodgers Saga Continues

NFL Weekend Roundup: Julio Jones Joins Titans, Rodgers Saga Continues

By Michael Harrison

December 25, 2024 at 03:41 PM

Major NFL updates covering three significant developments in the league:

Julio Jones Joins Titans

  • Traded from Falcons to Titans after 10 seasons in Atlanta
  • Brings impressive stats: nearly 13,000 receiving yards and 60 TDs in 135 games
  • Will join prolific offense featuring Derrick Henry (2,000+ rushing yards) and A.J. Brown (1,000+ receiving yards)
  • Jones embraces team-first mentality: "I've never been a stat guy. I'm a team guy."
  • Even in limited 2020 season (9 games), produced 771 yards and 3 TDs

Aaron Rodgers Holdout Continues

  • Skipped Packers mandatory minicamp amid ongoing dispute
  • Main conflict appears to be with GM Brian Gutekunst
  • Reports suggest Rodgers would return only if GM is fired
  • Packers maintain commitment to Rodgers for "2021 and beyond"
  • Jordan Love taking majority of practice snaps (26 of 31 in 11-on-11 drills)
  • Team now has 5 QBs on roster including Blake Bortles, Kurt Benkert, Jake Dolegala

Johnathan Joseph Retires

  • Announces retirement after 15-year NFL career
  • First-round pick by Bengals in 2006
  • Played for Bengals (2006-2010), Texans (2011-2019), Titans/Cardinals (2020)
  • Career stats: 32 interceptions, 7 defensive touchdowns
  • Two-time Pro Bowler and two-time second-team All-Pro selection

Julio Jones Titans

Julio Jones Titans

Aaron Rodgers Packers

Aaron Rodgers Packers

Johnathan Joseph

Johnathan Joseph

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