Titans releasing 7-time Pro Bowler Julio Jones

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A person familiar with the move says the Tennessee Titans will be releasing seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Julio Jones in a move to clear salary cap space.

Jones will be designated as a post-June 1 release with the Titans carrying the cap hit until June 1. That's according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday on the condition of anonymity because the move has not been announced.

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ESPN first reported the move.

The Titans traded for Jones last June in a move that gave Atlanta salary cap space. Tennessee needed another top wide receiver to pair with A.J. Brown, but Jones started only 11 games, counting the postseason. Jones finished with a career-low 31 catches for 434 yards and one touchdown.

That ranked Jones fourth in catches on the Titans and third in yards. The lone touchdown came in the regular- season finale.

Brown thanked Jones in a post on social media for teaching him a lot in a short period of time and being grateful to be a part of the veteran's journey.

"You’re the reason why I started to begin to play this game," Brown wrote. "HOF receiver is what you are and what I strive to be one day. Thank you, I’ll take it from here! Salute!"

Sep 12, 2021; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans wide receiver Julio Jones (2) on the bench late in a loss against the Arizona Cardinals at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports (Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports)

Jones is the fifth player to be released by the Titans, who had to create space not only before the new league year started Wednesday and to keep outside linebacker