Saints acquire Zamir White from 49ers amid running back injuries
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 3:21 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
The New Orleans Saints traded linebacker Deion Jones to the San Francisco 49ers for running back Zamir White. This comes as the Saints face injuries to their running back group, specifically with Alvin Kamara dealing with an MCL sprain. White, who previously signed a one-year deal with the 49ers, is expected to contribute in the early part of the season. Jones, who recently joined the Saints, was not guaranteed a roster spot, making the trade beneficial for New Orleans as they bolster their depth without additional salary costs.
- •Zamir White joins Saints as running back depth amid injuries.
- •Alvin Kamara is nursing an MCL sprain; other backs also injured.
- •Deion Jones was a recent addition to the Saints roster.
- •White was signed by 49ers less than two weeks before the trade.
- •Jones provides linebacker depth for the 49ers, who needed reinforcement.
- 3:21 AMCBS NFL — Saints-49ers trade grades: New Orleans adds Zamir White after onslaught of RB injuries
"The Saints bolstered a running back group that saw Alvin Kamara and two others suffer preseason injuries
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