Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank has revealed that the club are determined to agree a long-term contract extension with wide receiver Julio Jones.
The 26-year-old was selected by the Falcons with the sixth overall pick in the 2011 Draft, and he has been voted to the Pro Bowl twice in his four seasons in the NFL.
The Dallas Cowboys' Dez Bryant and the Denver Broncos' Demaryius Thomas recently received long-term deals from their respective clubs, and Blank has admitted that those contracts have helped gauge the market for Jones.
"We're moving as quickly as we can," Blank told reporters. "The player has been fabulous. He came into camp in great shape. He's working all-out.
"There is no hesitation or question on his part. We are working with a very professional agent, who actually understands the business. He actually handled the last two wide receivers contracts, which helps a good bit."
Jones has recorded 278 receptions for 4,330 yards and 26 touchdowns in his four years in the NFL.
Simon Sinclair
