The Eagles aren’t big on standing pat, and with the offense struggling to get production out of the third wide receiver spot, the team has signed veteran wide receiver Julio Jones to the practice squad according to Ian Rapoport.
The #Eagles are actually signing Julio Jones to their practice squad, source said, though expect a quick elevation and/or signing to the 53-man roster when he gets up to speed. Most signings this time of year start on the PS to manage rosters. This is another example.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 17, 2023
Jones has played 29 games with three teams over the past three seasons because of injuries.
We've signed WR Julio Jones. pic.twitter.com/yMxM3tId9p
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) October 17, 2023
The 34-year-old wideout will likely work out of the slot once he gets elevated from the practice squad, and he’s here to help Philadelphia land another ring while securing one of his own.
He joins a talented Philadelphia receiver corps without the pressure of being a primary weapon—one more shot at a ring.
With the big news stirring up social media, here’s the national reaction.
Josh Tolentino
Unused DeVonta Smith quote on Julio Jones from my visit to Smith’s offseason home in March 2022:
“I always like watching Julio’s tape. Guys like him, his route-running, his ability to separate — he’s one of the best to ever do it. Him being a former ‘Bama guy, too, is special.” https://t.co/LHvvbMpZli
— Josh Tolentino (@JCTSports) October 17, 2023
A.J. Brown
Brown got Jones to Tennessee and likely played a role in the signing with Philadelphia.
Big Bruh💪🏾 https://t.co/YqEgEOiTmP
— AJ Brown (@1kalwaysopen_) October 17, 2023
Ian Rapoport
The #Eagles are actually signing Julio Jones to their practice squad, source said, though expect a quick elevation and/or signing to the 53-man roster when he gets up to speed. Most signings this time of year start on the PS to manage rosters. This is another example.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 17, 2023
NFL.com
Alabama trio in Philly ✅@juliojones_11 @JalenHurts @DeVontaSmith_6 pic.twitter.com/IVwzKwaLNQ
— NFL (@NFL) October 17, 2023
ESPN
The new-look Eagles offense 👀🦅 pic.twitter.com/8tSkG4NDzt
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) October 17, 2023
Pro Football Reference
Julio Jones ranks 16th in NFL history in receiving yards. In Philly, he'll be reunited with his former teammate, A.J. Brown.#NFL | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/j1yY6jbk2w
— Pro Football Reference (@pfref) October 17, 2023
John Clark
Julio Jones ranks 16th in NFL history in receiving yards. In Philly, he'll be reunited with his former teammate, A.J. Brown.#NFL | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/j1yY6jbk2w
— Pro Football Reference (@pfref) October 17, 2023
Adam Schefter
Julio Jones has 50 catches for 804 yards and five TDs in seven career games against the Eagles, including a game-winning TD in 2019. Now, he'll try to bring some of that to Philadelphia as the Eagles’ potential No. 3 WR. pic.twitter.com/vDEe8EE7Ib
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 17, 2023
