Social media reacts to ex-Falcons WR Julio Jones retiring from NFL

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Seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver and Atlanta Falcons legend Julio Jones announced his retirement from the NFL after 13 seasons. The Falcons traded up to acquire Jones in the first round of the 2011 NFL draft out of Alabama and he went on to become one of the league's best players for roughly a decade.

The 36-year-old spent his first 10 seasons in Atlanta before getting traded to the Tennessee Titans during the 2021 offseason. While Jones' career was never quite the same after he left the Falcons, he will likely be headed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in a few years.

Jones finished with at least 1,300 receiving yards each season from 2014-2019. He and former Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan formed one of the greatest duos in league history. Fans will remember Jones fondly for the many memories he provided throughout his NFL career.

NFL Twitter reacts to Julio Jones' retirement​

julio jones super bowl catch, julio jones performance against green bay in the NFCCG, julio jones 300 yard game are all on a list of sports moments where I felt true joy

— kelsey orr (@kelseytayorr) April 4, 2025

Julio made impossible things routine, route things spectacular, and put together some of the most iconic games and moments in franchise history

Absolute legend, the kind of player you'll tell true tales about that nobody believes 30 years from now https://t.co/GwWfgsGnHQ

— The Falcoholic (@TheFalcoholic) April 4, 2025

What a career from Julio Jones

7x Pro Bowler
5x All-Pro
13,703 receiving yards
914 receptions
66 TDs

Next stop: Canton? pic.twitter.com/lIa7yFdTJH

— NFL (@NFL) April 4, 2025

Julio Jones was one of a kind:

94.8 career PFF grade
2.51 yards per route run
385 explosive receptions pic.twitter.com/NVRiOgy3Wq

— PFF (@PFF) April 4, 2025

My favorite play from Julio Jones’ career pic.twitter.com/2fJIE1ZKNL

— Aaron Ladd (@aaronladdtv) April 4, 2025

What a career. My favorite player to put on a Falcons jersey @juliojones_11pic.twitter.com/MhslMNZTZY

— ️️ (@DirtyBirdz_11) April 4, 2025

JULIOOOOOOOOO thank you for all the memories! One hell of a career for one of the GOATS Enjoy retirement Julio. pic.twitter.com/ARF4QJ4lbl

— BERTO(95 NORTH FALCONS TALK SHOW) (@RIFalcons) April 4, 2025

Julio Jones is retiring

fastest player to...

...10,000 rec yds
...11,000 rec yds
...12,000 rec yds
...13,000 rec yds

most seasons averaging 100 yds/game

most games with 250+ receiving yards

an absolute legendpic.twitter.com/U1QOb68lT8

— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) April 4, 2025

Drake London shows love to #Falcons great, Julio Jones pic.twitter.com/5D5478wOAL

— Bryce Lewis (@Bryce_Lewis86) April 4, 2025

pic.twitter.com/C6DPEzsOj9

— Eric Robinson (@_Eric_Robinson) April 4, 2025

Thank you for everything Julio.
pic.twitter.com/dlflVwtdfG

— Carrie (@carrielynnxox) April 4, 2025

Julio Jones — author of one of the greatest catches in NFL history… that no one talks about. pic.twitter.com/F9g1rvv2up

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 4, 2025

Wide receiver Julio Jones teased retirement on Instagram and posted a full video on another app called Squad, thanking folks from every step of his career: Foley High School, University of Alabama and all 4 NFL teams.

"It was a hell of a ride."

STORY: https://t.co/DniGL5UG2hpic.twitter.com/1HQk45q7hg

— Terrin Waack (@TerrinWaack) April 4, 2025

Julio Jones was an absolute beast in the NFL

See you in Canton, Julio https://t.co/VLMqzb5TGNpic.twitter.com/NhyTpXUOEm

— The 33rd Team (@The33rdTeamFB) April 4, 2025

This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Social Media reacts to Julio Jones retiring from NFL

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