Saints trade Deion Jones to 49ers for RB Zamir White

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Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Saints trade Deion Jones to 49ers for RB Zamir White
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The New Orleans Saints have traded linebacker Deion Jones to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for running back Zamir White. This move comes as the Saints deal with injuries to several key players in their backfield, including Alvin Kamara and Keandre Miller. White, formerly with the Raiders, has struggled to find significant playing time, carrying the ball just 12 times last season. Despite the crowded running back depth chart, the Saints are looking to bolster their ranks ahead of the upcoming season amid injury concerns. White's role with the team remains uncertain as the regular season approaches.

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  • Saints send Deion Jones to 49ers for Zamir White.
  • Kamara is out with an MCL sprain and Miller is banged up.
  • White has not been a significant contributor in previous seasons.
  • The Saints aim to strengthen RB depth ahead of the regular season.
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  • 2:54 PMYahoo SportsSaints quietly make late-night trade with 49ers for ex-Raiders fourth-round RB
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This is an interesting pickup for the Saints this preseason.

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