Deion Jones signs with Saints, completes NFC South journey
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 10:49 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Deion Jones has agreed to a contract with the New Orleans Saints, marking his arrival in the NFC South after previously playing for all four teams in the division. A second-round pick in 2016, Jones began his NFL career with the Atlanta Falcons, followed by stints with the Cleveland Browns, Carolina Panthers, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The New Orleans native and former LSU star has appeared in 128 career games, boasting 12 sacks and 13 interceptions among other statistics. His signing represents a return home and adds depth to the Saints' linebacker corps. Details regarding the contract terms were not disclosed.
- •Deion Jones signs with the New Orleans Saints.
- •Jones has played for all four NFC South teams.
- •He is a New Orleans native and LSU alum.
- •He has 12.0 sacks and 13 interceptions in his career.
- •Contract terms were not disclosed.
- 10:49 PMYahoo Sports — Vikings’ Former QB Signs with Division Rival
- 9:25 PMYahoo Sports — Former Bucs linebacker signs with division rival
- 7:54 PMESPN NFL — Sources: Saints signing former Bucs LB Jones
- 6:27 PMYahoo Sports — Saints agree to sign LB Deion Jones
"The Minnesota Vikings have now watched a former signal-caller walk to Detroit and sign with the Lions.The Lions were notified by another former Vikings QB, Teddy Bridgewater, that he’s stepping away from the team. For this reason, Detroit had to get some help in the QB room behind starter Jared Goff.News came out earlier today […] The post Vikings’ Former QB Signs with Division Rival appeared first on HEAVY.
"Former Bucs linebacker Deion Jones is staying in the NFC South after signing a one-year deal with the Saints, completing his tour of the division.
"The Saints are signing linebacker Deion Jones to a one-year deal.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 10:49 PMVikings’ Former QB Signs with Division Rival
The Minnesota Vikings have now watched a former signal-caller walk to Detroit and sign with the Lions.The Lions were notified by another former Vikings QB, Teddy Bridgewater, that he’s stepping away from the team. For this reason, Detroit had to get some help in the QB room behind starter Jared Goff.News came out earlier today […] The post Vikings’ Former QB Signs with Division Rival appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 9:25 PMFormer Bucs linebacker signs with division rival
Former Bucs linebacker Deion Jones is staying in the NFC South after signing a one-year deal with the Saints, completing his tour of the division.
- ESPN NFLAug 7, 2026, 7:54 PMSources: Saints signing former Bucs LB Jones
The Saints are signing linebacker Deion Jones to a one-year deal.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 6:27 PMSaints agree to sign LB Deion Jones
Deion Jones is completing the cycle.
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