FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones told reporters he won't play during the preseason, a decision not necessarily tied to Jones awaiting a new contract from the club.
"For me, it's more so I'm a veteran; I've been doing this,'' Jones said. "I don't need preseason to get ready. It's a mentality thing. As long as I get my reps in practice -- I practice the way I play. Once I get my reps in, I'll be ready to go.''
Jones, who had a bunion removed from his foot in January, has spent most of training camp rehabbing on a side field alongside teammate Deion Jones (foot).