A.J. Brown said the NFL is saying goodbye to "the best WR to play the game" after the Friday retirement announcement of Julio Jones. "The best WR to play the game in my book," Brown wrote in a Friday social media post honoring Jones. "Taught me how to play the position before we even met.

Julio Jones only spent one season with the Titans, but his impact on the game and NFL legacy will live on. One of the most dominant receivers in NFL history, the seven-time Pro Bowler burst onto the scene after being drafted sixth overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2011 NFL draft.

The superstar wide receiver and Falcons icon amassed over 13,700 yards along with numerous All-Pro and Pro Bowl selections.