Atlanta Falcons
Julio Jones becomes Falcons’ all-time reception leader
Julio Jones (11) is hit by Packers RB Darnell Savage (26) after a catch in the first half of Monday's Falcons-Packers game.
Updated Oct 6, 2020
Julio Jones became the franchise leader in career receptions Monday during the first half of the Falcons-Packers Monday Night Football game.
On the third possession in the first quarter, Jones’ 8-yard reception was his 809 as a Falcon - one more than the previous record held by Roddy White. White, a four-time Pro Bowler, played from 2005-15.
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Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.
