ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 30: Mohamed Sanu #12 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts with Julio Jones #11 after pulling in the game-tying touchdown against the Green Bay Packers at Georgia Dome on October 30, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
New England Patriots fans thought the team was poised to make another marquee offseason addition when they were rumored as a destination for Julio Jones.
While the Patriots had the requisite cap space to land Jones, it was ultimately the Titans who acquired his services when they gave up a 2022 second-round pick and a 2023 fourth-rounder for the longtime Falcons superstar this past weekend.