There’s a shortage in cap space in Atlanta, which is making it difficult for the Falcons to sign their 2021 draft class.
To free some up, the team can do so by trading away one of their top offensive weapons in wide receiver Julio Jones.
Where might he go if a trade was to occur?
Oddsmakers are favoring the Chargers as the team that Jones will start the 2021 season with if he’s traded at +500, per DraftKings Sportsbook.
The Colts are the only other team with the same odds to land Jones.
Why would Los Angeles trade for Jones?
Four reasons.
One, the team has the cap space to make it happen.
Two, going into the first season in SoFi Stadium with fans allowed, it would generate a ton of spark.
Three, with a high-powered offense already in place led by quarterback Justin Herbert, the seven-time Pro Bowler would add a dynamic element that would make it difficult for opposing defenses to stop.
Four, Jones’ presence gives the Bolts a stronger chance to finally dethrone the Chiefs for the division title of make a deep postseason run.
Would general manager Tom Telesco pull the trigger?
In the past, Telesco would not be aggressive to make a move like this. But given the fact that his seat has to be a little warm, that, and the four reasons above might make him consider it.