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The Atlanta Falcons extended Julio Jones to a mega 3-year, $66 million deal that is fully guaranteed, making him the highest-paid receiver in football.

$64 million was due at signing.

Big big money for a 30-year-old receiver, but Jones has proven his worth year after year.

The deal will keep Jones under contract with Atlanta for the next five seasons.

Jones has been among the NFL’s elite most of his career, becoming a Pro Bowler six times in his eight years as a pro.

He also led the league in receiving yards last season with 1,677 and scored eight times.