Julio Jones's Excellence Made A Man Lose His Job

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Falcons receiver Julio Jones had a 12-catch, 300-yard game Sunday against the Panthers. In an odd coincidence, Carolina released cornerback Bene’ Benwikere today.

The 25-year-old Benwikere wasn’t responsible for all 300 yards—just 228 of them, according to Pro Football Focus. That was enough to get him released:

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The Denver Broncos’ secondary won’t have to worry about their jobs this weekend ... as long as they don’t give up 300 yards to Julio Jones.