IRVING, Texas – Few people would be able to empathize with Dez Bryant as well as Julio Jones – after all, Jones has dealt with foot injuries twice in his pro career.
The Falcons’ star receiver broke his foot during the buildup to the 2011 NFL Draft, and it didn’t stop him from being selected in the top 10 by Atlanta. He re-aggravated the injury in 2013, however, and it was enough to shut down his season in early October.
“Just not being able to be out there for your teammates. I feel like I was letting them down, you know, not being out there making plays and working with those guys,” Jones said of the injury.