Saints Sign Former Pro Bowl Linebacker to One-Year Deal
Summary
The New Orleans Saints signed veteran linebacker Deion Jones to a one-year contract. Jones, who was born and raised in New Orleans and played college football at LSU, has previously played for the Falcons, Browns, and Buccaneers.Key Facts
- Deion Jones is a 31-year-old linebacker who started his career in 2016.
- He was a second-round draft pick from LSU and made the Pro Bowl in 2017.
- Jones signed a four-year, $57 million contract extension in 2019 while with the Atlanta Falcons.
- He played for the Falcons before being traded to the Cleveland Browns in 2022.
- Jones has played for multiple teams recently and started only three games in the last three seasons.
- The Saints signed Jones to add experienced players to their linebacker group, which lacks depth.
- Jones has now played for every team in the NFC South division.
- This signing is a homecoming for Jones, who grew up and went to school in New Orleans.
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