Falcons move up to 6th, take WR Jones (AP)

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Gyan and Welbeck are both set to miss the remainder of the season with hamstring injuries suffered in the 4-2 win against Wigan on Saturday. Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has revealed that strikers Asamoah Gyan and Danny Welbeck are likely to miss the rest of the season through injury.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP)—The Atlanta Falcons have made a bold draft-day trade to select Alabama wide receiver Julio Jones.

The Falcons acquired the No. 6 overall pick from Cleveland on Thursday night for a package of five draft picks, including Atlanta’s No. 27 overall pick in the first round this year and the team’s first-round pick in 2012.

The Browns also acquired the Falcons’ second- and fourth-round picks this year and fourth-round pick in 2012.

The Falcons will pair the physical Jones with their Pro Bowl receiver Roddy White(notes), giving quarterback Matt Ryan(notes) another top target.

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Falcons move up to 6th, take WR Jones (AP)