Deion Jones signs with Saints, returns to New Orleans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 4:32 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Veteran linebacker Deion Jones has signed with the New Orleans Saints, marking his return to his hometown. The Saints made the signing on August 8, 2026, alongside two other players, to address needs in their linebacker group. Jones, a former LSU player, has ten years of NFL experience, including time with the Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns, Carolina Panthers, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His previous success with the Falcons included a Pro Bowl selection in 2017 and stands as a key addition for bolstering the Saints' defense and pass coverage.
- •Deion Jones returns to New Orleans after ten NFL seasons.
- •Jones has previous experience with the Falcons and Buccaneers.
- •Signing could enhance the Saints' linebacker athleticism.
- •The Saints also signed Garrett Nelson and Brien Taylor Jr.
- 4:32 PMYahoo Sports — Deion Jones could fill a need for the Saints in New Orleans homecoming
"A look through the career of former LSU Tigers linebacker Deion Jones and how he could help the Saints in a return to his New Orleans hometown.
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