BREAKING: Falcons Finalizing Extension To Make Julio Jones Highest-Paid WR

Julio Jones is about to get paid.

On Saturday, it was reported by Tom Pelissero that the Atlanta Falcons are finalizing a multi-year extension with Jones that will make him the highest-paid receiver in NFL history.

The #Falcons and star WR Julio Jones are finalizing a multi-year extension that will make him the NFL’s highest-paid receiver, per league sources. Minor issues still to work out, but should be done today.???

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 7, 2019

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network then added Jones contract should end up being a three-year deal worth roughly $66 million.

This deal should end up at 3-years, roughly $66M whenever it gets done, sources say. A few big conversations left to finalize. https://t.co/9K0ej9kw8R

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 7, 2019

The 30-year-old hauled in 113 passes for 1,677 yards receiving and eight touchdowns during the 2018 season.