The Facts: As the Falcons continue to field calls from teams interested in trading for Julio Jones, the Seahawks have had discussions about a possible trade with Atlanta for the wide receiver, sources told ESPN's Dianna Russini. Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and Jones have been in touch, having phone conversations to discuss the possibility of playing together, Russini reported.
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Seattle already boasts a talented wide receiver corps led by DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett, who each had 10 touchdown receptions and more than 1,000 yards receiving last season. Sources told Russini on Thursday that the Falcons have an offer of a future first-round draft pick on the table for Jones. Atlanta has asked teams that have inquired about Jones for a first-round draft pick in return, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter last Monday. The Seahawks do not have a first-round pick in 2022. The Titans have also discussed a trade with the Falcons, but a source described the Titans' chances of landing Jones as a "long shot" to Russini on Thursday. Jones, 32, requested a trade from the Falcons at the beginning of the offseason in March. They have bee working quietly behind the scenes to accomodate him.