49ers trade RB Zamir White to Saints for linebacker Deion Jones
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 2:24 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers executed a trade with the New Orleans Saints, sending running back Zamir White in exchange for veteran linebacker Deion Jones. The trade comes ahead of the 49ers' final preseason game. This change adds experience to the 49ers' defense while shifting their backfield dynamics as they head into the regular season.
- •49ers trade running back Zamir White for linebacker Deion Jones.
- •The deal occurs before the 49ers' final preseason game.
- •Deion Jones brings veteran experience to the 49ers' defense.
- •The trade alters the 49ers' backfield depth heading into the season.
- 2:24 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers deal RB to Saints in surprise trade for veteran LB
"The San Francisco 49ers dealt one of their running backs for a veteran linebacker ahead of their third and final preseason game.
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