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Falcons Honor Julio Jones: Jalon Walker Takes No. 11

5/8/2025

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The Atlanta Falcons have made a bold move, assigning defensive end Jalon Walker the iconic No. 11 jersey, once worn by the legendary Julio Jones, the franchise's all-time leading receiver. Alongside this significant change, new numbers have also been given to players James Pearce Jr. (27) and Xavier Watts (31), marking a fresh chapter for the team.

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The Atlanta Falcons have made a bold move, assigning defensive end Jalon Walker the iconic No. 11 jersey, once worn by the legendary Julio Jones, the franchise's all-time leading receiver. Alongside this significant change, new numbers have also been given to players James Pearce Jr. (27) and Xavier Watts (31), marking a fresh chapter for the team.