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(04-27-2021, 12:51 PM)PDub80 Wrote: I believe they cannot trade him until June 1st due to league rules with the cap. This will NOT effect their draft plans. Too many variables and moving pieces/parts.

They will trade back or take Pitts. Their coach was a former TE coach for the Titans before becoming OC there. He helped draft Jonnu Smith, who was starting to really come on and be featured in the Titans offense last year.

Personally, I think Atlanta needs defense quite badly and would prefer to trade back to get more draft picks and be able to select a defensive player that meets their need at a spot of value.

Correct. If the Falcons move on from Jones prior to June 2, he'll have $40 mill dead cap, which will all come out in this cap year.
If they wait until after June 1, it spreads it out between this year and next year.

I disagree though that it won't affect their draft plans.
If they have a deal in place prior to Thursday (even though it won't take effect until June 2), they could decide to get Julio's replacement via the draft (either at 4 or 35).