The Facts: Three days away from the official opening of the Jones trade window, there continues to be no clear and obvious destination for one of the best receivers in the NFL. In league circles, the current expectation is that, eventually, the Falcons will send Jones to the Titans for a second-round pick.
Diehards Line:
According to PFT's Mike Florio, this isn't a report that the Titans have offered or will offer a second-round pick, or that the Falcons will take a second-round pick for Jones. They continue to want a first-rounder for Jones, with the Falcons contributing nothing to his salary in 2021 or 2022. This is simply a reflection of the current thinking among folks in the know about where this is all likely to end up. In fact, the Rams and Titans have both talked to the Falcons about trading for Jones, according to Mike Garafolo on NFL Network. But Garafolo expressed skepticism that the Falcons would get a first-round pick for Jones, and he said nothing is imminent. Meanwhile, Florio advised readers no to rule out the Patriots making a last-second play for Jones. Beyond the report that they've had "internal discussions" about Jones, there has been no reporting linking New England to Jones. And that's usually how it goes with the Patriots. No one knows much of anything until the deal is done. As early as Wednesday, it will be.