(College Stats), Weighted Career AV (100-95-): 100 (146th overall since 1960). There are ways to help Atlanta's short-term goals, the first of which is to end a five-year playoff drought. The fact that isn't the main focus heading into this draft is a good thing for the franchise. New Orleans Saints need to avoid Julio Jones like the plague Jones, who has been battling a calf injury, had four catches for 94 yards in the first quarter alone Sunday and had seven catches for 170 yards at halftime. Atlanta gave up two picks to Indianapolis to add the Syracuse product. Former Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Willie "Flipper" Anderson holds the NFL record with 336 yards against the Saints in an overtime game on Nov. 26, 1989. Atlanta drafted Bergeron with the No. There has been a critical error on this website. And, buddy, this fits the bill. In the years that followed those picks, Lattimore has had his fifth-year option picked up and Williams is setting himself up to cash in as maybe the best safety in free agency. All rights reserved. Even better is that Smith is out front leading such a charge. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Now, that probably isnt a very compelling argument. The good news is that the Buccaneers play in the early afternoon slate. As for the rest of the questionable Saints listed on the final report, each was able to practice on a limited basis Friday including Winston (back). Check here for live updates, highlights and stats from the NFC South tilt. The story of the Cowboys scout and prospect son Dallas just drafted, Legacy pick: Cardinals take great-great-nephew of team's first-ever draft pick, From trade request to 5-year extension: Answering the biggest questions about Lamar Jackson's new deal, Julio Jones, Matt Ryan explosive in Falcons' win over Panthers, Covered Bears for seven seasons at Chicago Tribune, Also worked at Chicago Sun-Times, Fresno Bee, Honorable mention, Football Writers Association of America for enterprise writing, 2002. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. (Getty). ): 37 (2874th overall since 1960) High School: Glenville Draft: New Orleans Saints in the 1st round (11th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft. Rachaad White #29 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers scores a touchdown against Demario Davis #56 of the New Orleans Saints late in the fourth quarter during the game at Raymond James Stadium on December 05, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Julio Jones has returned to the NFC South on a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, bringing the overrated former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about wide receiver Julio Jones on ESPN. Jones shattered his own record of 259 yards, set against Green Bay in 2014. 22 overall) Clemson LB Trenton Simpson (No. . Join our linker program. Or write about sports? Heres to a full recovery. Marshon Lattimore Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College | Pro Tori McElhaney's seven-round Falcons mock draft, Why Terry Fontenot, Arthur Smith are holding info close heading into 2023 NFL Draft, Historic Draft Pics | Top First Round Falcons Picks. Jets' Aaron Rodgers expects a 'heaven' and 'hell' relationship with Zach Wilson, Top picks Christian Gonzalez, Keion White reflect Patriots' ideal identity, Big takeaways from the NFL draft: A historic QB class, the rebuilt AFC South and new GMs thriving, XFL semifinals: Defenders roll Sea Dragons, set up title showdown with Renegades, Bijan Robinson shares that this is his second stint with the Falcons.