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Julio Jones holdout extends into training camp, but does he have any leverage left

Fans are growing increasingly worried with the news that Julio Jones plans to extend his holdout into training camp, as the player and team appear to be at an impasse. Jones wants more money, and the Falcons say they are tight against the cap and can’t afford it. The team restructured a number of deals this offseason to free up cap space for the Matt Ryan extension. The result is a mere $5.6 million in cap space, per the NFLPA. Teams try to hold onto some cash heading into the season to sign injury replacements, and $5.