Even with Julio Jones having one foot out the door the Atlanta Falcons still have a capable Alabama alumni ready to be its number one receiver in Calvin Ridley.
According to multiple NFL reporters, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones has been the subject of interest in phone calls from around the league as a possible trade target. Many NFL teams are eyeing the Falcons situation with the salary cap and wondering if they can poach away the superstar receiver.
The Atlanta Falcons will play one of their home games in London this year. The game has been announced for October but an exact date on the game is yet to be determined. This will be the second time the Falcons have traveled to the UK for a regular season game.
With the recent conversations surrounding retired numbers in sports, Alabama football comes to mind. The Crimson Tide have never officially retired a number, but many are considered "sacred" among players, alumni, and fans. Here are some of the best numbers worn by Alabama players.
DeVonta Smith crushed the Crimson Tide leaderboard in every category en route to a Heisman Trophy. Now see how the receiving leaderboard shakes out all-time.