Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Julio Jones talks with media at Advent Health Training Complex. Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Buccaneers WR Julio Jones says he's 100% healthy, 'no issues lingering'

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated 7/27/22

It was reported on Tuesday that the Indianapolis Colts weren't going to be pursuing highly-decorated wide receiver Julio Jones. Soon after, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had reportedly added the seven-time Pro Bowler on a one-year contract.

The $6 million deal (with a maximum value of $8 million) was officially announced on Wednesday and on his first day of training camp, Jones addressed the media for the first time.

Julio Jones says he’s 100% healthy, “no issues lingering.” #gobucs #nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/52k7VyF4FP
— Sara Walsh (@Sara_Walsh) July 27, 2022

Asked about his last 2 seasons, Julio Jones says he’s always learning and that he never looks backwards and is focused on the present and right now-
“I feel great. I feel amazing.” #gobucs #nflnetwork
— Sara Walsh (@Sara_Walsh) July 27, 2022

Jones was limited to 10 games in his only season with the Tennesse Titans, where he registered career lows in targets (48), receptions (31), receiving yards (434) and receiving touchdowns (one). The 33-year-old earned all seven of his Pro Bowl honors and secured both of his First-Team All-Pro nods during his tenure with the Atlanta Falcons from 2011 to 2020 before being traded to the Titans in June 2021.

Bucs HC Todd Bowles says signing Julio Jones is about them doing the smart thing and adding depth now. “He’s still a good football player, we have to replace Gronk’s catches and we’re happy to have him.”#gobucs #nflnetwork
— Sara Walsh (@Sara_Walsh) July 27, 2022

Jones currently lines up behind Pro Bowler Mike Evans, 1,000-yard wideout Chris Godwin and newcomer Russell Gage on the Bucs projected wide receiver depth chart.

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