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Julio Jones second fastest to reach 8,000 receiving yards in NFL history

No. 5 -- Julio's catch: Falcons WR Julio Jones (11) extends to make a catch over Patriots CB Eric Rowe (25) in the second half. Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com
No. 5 -- Julio's catch: Falcons WR Julio Jones (11) extends to make a catch over Patriots CB Eric Rowe (25) in the second half. Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com
By Maghen Moore
Oct 23, 2017

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones reached 8,000 career receiving yards Sunday against the New England Patriots.

Jones is the second fastest to reach 8,000 receiving yards behind Lance Alworth.

The wide receiver from the University of Alabama  reached the milestone after a 14-yard reception on third down and 20.

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