Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones said that he's currently working with "no restrictions," according to Reid Ferrin of the official team website. Jones is coming off a fractured foot injury that cut his 2013-14 campaign short just five games in. His injury contributed to an offensive collapse for the Falcons, made even worse by injuries to fellow receiver Roddy White.
Julio Jones says he has no restrictions with foot injury; fantasy status not in doubt
Julio Jones is sufficiently recovered from the foot injury that ended his 2013 season just five games in. We break down the fantasy implications.
Kevin C. Cox
Jones was always expected to be ready for the regular season opener, but he’s only just now nearing or getting to 100 percent. He said that he’s “definitely to the point where I’m not thinking about my foot,” which is a good sign. Atlanta was terrible last season, and Jones’ injury was a big part of the team going 4-12.
Fantasy Impact: Jones is one of the top receivers in the league and Atlanta should be one of the top offensive teams in the league. He's looked as good as advertised throughout training camp and this is just further confirmation for fantasy owners that he's ready to go. He's a WR1 and should be counted on to carry a team more than once this year, and he should be all systems go against the New Orleans Saints in Week 1.
