{"id":115781,"date":"2021-06-02T08:13:56","date_gmt":"2021-06-02T12:13:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=115781"},"modified":"2021-06-02T11:02:36","modified_gmt":"2021-06-02T15:02:36","slug":"nfl-rumors-julio-jones-landing-spots-dak-prescott","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/06\/02\/nfl-rumors-julio-jones-landing-spots-dak-prescott\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL Rumors: Julio Jones Landing Spots, Dak Prescott"},"content":{"rendered":"

June 2nd<\/sup> marks the unofficial start of the Julio Jones Sweepstakes. Thanks to the structure of his current contract, the Falcons can now split Jones\u2019 dead money over two seasons, which makes managing the cap significantly easier. According to the latest NFL rumors, the Seattle Seahawks are the new favorites to land Julio Jones, while New England\u2019s odds are going down by the wayside. In other news, Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy is reportedly thrilled with Dak Prescott\u2019s recovery from a fractured ankle.<\/p>\n

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NFL Rumors: Julio Jones, Dak Prescott, Seattle Seahawks<\/h2>\n

Seattle Seahawks Emerge As Julio Jones Favorite<\/h4>\n

Coming out of relative obscurity, the Seattle Seahawks are now reportedly the favorites to land superstar wide receiver Julio Jones, according to PointsBet. After voicing complaints at the beginning of the offseason, Seattle seems to be doing everything possible to keep Russell Wilson happy. The team already improved the offensive line<\/a> in free agency and extended Tyler Lockett<\/a>, but adding Jones to the mix would just be the icing on the cake.<\/p>\n

While the Seahawks may be the favorites, it\u2019s still anyone\u2019s game. Seattle currently has +225 odds to land the receiver, while the Titans are at +250. Following them are the Eagles at +275 and the Ravens and 49ers at +300. The Titans, Ravens, and 49ers have all been linked to Jones for quite some time, while the Eagles are a relatively new addition to the bunch.<\/p>\n

One thing to note is that the Patriots have fallen down to the sixth-most likely team to acquire the receiver. The betting favorites for quite some time<\/a>, it appears as though Jones\u2019 price tag is too high for New England. Multiple rumors suggest the Patriots final offer is a second-round pick and a player, and Bill Belichick isn\u2019t one to overspend on a single player (Mohamed Sanu notwithstanding). Reading between the lines, it\u2019s possible that other teams are willing to offer a first-round pick for Julio Jones.<\/p>\n

Mike McCarthy: Dak Prescott \u201cOff to A Good Start\u201d<\/h4>\n

Dak Prescott was on pace to shatter just about every passing record early in the 2020 season. Through five full games, the quarterback was on pace to finish the season with a staggering 6,760 yards, 36 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. Unfortunately, an ankle injury limited him to just six games and stopped what could have been a historic season.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, Prescott appears to be well on his way to a full recovery. The quarterback has participated in the first two days of OTA\u2019s, albeit in a limited capacity. Head coach Mike McCarthy noted<\/a> that he and Prescott were both \u201cexcited\u201d to see the quarterback throwing behind an offensive line for the first time since Week 6. McCarthy also noted that Prescott has been working on his recovery at team headquarters throughout the offseason.<\/p>\n

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Dak Prescott at today\u2019s OTA practice<\/p>\n

(Video: @dallascowboys<\/a>) pic.twitter.com\/FbJTRUSrQn<\/a><\/p>\n

— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) May 25, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n