Falcons’ Ridley named to All-Rookie team; Jones is All-NFL

Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley was named to the All-Rookie team by the Professional Football Writers of America on Tuesday.

Also, teammate Julio Jones was named to the All-NFL team along with wide receivers DeAndre Hopkins of Houston and Michael Thomas of New Orleans.

Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield was named the rookie of the year. Giants running back Saquon Barkley was named the offensive rookie of the year and Colts linebacker Darius Leonard was named the defensive rookie of the year.

Ridley, the 26th pick in the 2018 draft, had 64 catches for 821 yards and a team-high 10 touchdowns.

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