Twitter reacts: Julio Jones to hold out from training camp

Julio Jones (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

By Maghen Moore

July 24, 2018

According to a NFL Network report, Julio Jones does not plan to report for the start of the Atlanta Falcons’ training camp Thursday.

#Falcons WR Julio Jones does not plan to report to camp and he is comfortable sitting out the entire time, sources said. He is still seeking a contract adjustment, while the team made clear to him they did not plan to give him one. He appears resolute in his mindset.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 24, 2018

Twitter users expressed mixed opinions about Jones’ decision to hold out.

Julio Jones signed a deal that made him the top paid wr at the time. Either he should have negotiated diff terms or signed a shorter deal.
— finkelton (@jasonmfink) July 24, 2018

#JulioJones is being a selfish distraction for the @AtlantaFalcons 2018 training camp. We understand you want more money, but be a man of your word. 3 years left on a deal you signed. #11 jersey stays in closet, oh well. pic.twitter.com/bDCcAQPTYi
— Dessie Neal E. (@OhioMSteele) July 24, 2018

Dear Arthur,

Pay the man!

Signed,
Atlanta Falcons Fan#JulioJones #RiseUp
— Michael Parker (@coachparker82) July 24, 2018

@AtlantaFalcons fix @juliojones_11 contract!! He’s the reason Matt got the contract he got!
— J (@SuusinLA) July 24, 2018

@juliojones_11 you are worth the $ but this is your chance to be the stand up guy and honor your contract. @AtlantaFalcons will take care of you 2019. Show the rookies what a man does. https://t.co/49YM4DeRvT
— Michael Stuart (@michaelstuart63) July 24, 2018

Aye @M_Ryan02 you should give @juliojones_11 90% of your contract cause he's the only reason you're still a starting QB in the NFL
— Cody (@Cody37Ray) July 24, 2018

As much as they act like they don't want to admit it, the @NFL, teams. and fans need to recognize that the game isn't anything without the players. Get the money you deserve @juliojones_11 @LeVeonBell and @NFLPA
— Marc Christopher (@MarcC856) July 24, 2018

@juliojones_11 You signed the contract knowing that year 4 you'd be making $10 million instead of 16, be a man and honor your word. You should have designed your contract to be heavy in the front and not more balanced.
— Kevin (@kevkevlow85) July 24, 2018