Saints trade Deion Jones to 49ers for running back Zamir White
7 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 3:39 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
The New Orleans Saints have traded linebacker Deion Jones to the San Francisco 49ers for running back Zamir White. This trade was announced on August 24, 2026, as the Saints address injury concerns in their backfield, with Alvin Kamara, Devin Neal, and Audric Estime all dealing with injuries. White, a former fourth-round pick, has had limited action in the NFL but adds depth to the Saints' running game. Jones, who was not expected to make the Saints' final roster, comes to a team needing linebacker support, particularly given recent injuries to their own. The trade reflects the Saints' proactive approach to bolster their backfield as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Saints acquire Zamir White from 49ers for Deion Jones.
- •Jones played for the Saints in preseason but was unlikely to make the roster.
- •The Saints face injuries with Kamara, Neal, and Estime out.
- •White has limited carries in his NFL career but has potential.
- •Jones provides depth for the 49ers, especially with recent injuries.
- 4:25 AMESPN — Sources: Saints fill out RB depth with White trade
- 3:05 AMYahoo Sports — Saints send LB Deion Jones to 49ers for RB Zamir White
- 2:45 AMYahoo Sports — The 49ers acquire LB Deion Jones from the Saints for RB Zamir White, AP source says
- 2:42 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers trade for veteran linebacker who played under Kyle Shanahan and Raheem Morris
- 2:38 AMYahoo Sports — Breaking: Saints trade linebacker to 49ers, add help at running back
- 2:29 AMYahoo Sports — REPORT: Saints trading New Orleans native for 49ers running back
"The San Francisco 49ers added depth at linebacker by acquiring Deion Jones in a trade with the New Orleans for running back Zamir White. The 31-year-old Jones had been mostly a reserve player the past two seasons in Tampa Bay seeing most of his action on special teams. San Francisco doesn't have a glaring need at linebacker where Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw are projected as two of the starters and several other players are in the running for a backup spot.
"According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the New Orleans Saints are trading linebacker Deion Jones to the San Francisco 49ers and acquiring Niners' running back Zamir White.
"The Saints acquired RB Zamir White in a trade that sent veteran LB Deion Jones to the 49ers, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Sunday night.
Sources
External links- ESPNAug 24, 2026, 4:25 AMSources: Saints fill out RB depth with White trade
The Saints acquired RB Zamir White in a trade that sent veteran LB Deion Jones to the 49ers, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Sunday night.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 3:05 AMSaints send LB Deion Jones to 49ers for RB Zamir White
The Saints are trading veteran linebacker Deion Jones to the 49ers in exchange for running back Zamir White, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 2:45 AMThe 49ers acquire LB Deion Jones from the Saints for RB Zamir White, AP source says
The San Francisco 49ers added depth at linebacker by acquiring Deion Jones in a trade with the New Orleans for running back Zamir White. The 31-year-old Jones had been mostly a reserve player the past two seasons in Tampa Bay seeing most of his action on special teams. San Francisco doesn't have a glaring need at linebacker where Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw are projected as two of the starters and several other players are in the running for a backup spot.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 2:42 AM49ers trade for veteran linebacker who played under Kyle Shanahan and Raheem Morris
Deion Jones is headed to the 49ers in exchange for Zamir White
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 2:38 AMBreaking: Saints trade linebacker to 49ers, add help at running back
The New Orleans Saints have acquired running back Zamir White from the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for veteran linebacker Deion Jones.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 2:29 AMREPORT: Saints trading New Orleans native for 49ers running back
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the New Orleans Saints are trading linebacker Deion Jones to the San Francisco 49ers and acquiring Niners' running back Zamir White.
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