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Saints trade Deion Jones to 49ers for running back Zamir White

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Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Saints trade Deion Jones to 49ers for running back Zamir White
Summary

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.

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Status Watch
  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 5:36 PMYahoo Sports — Grade the Trade: Did Saints come out ahead in Zamir White deal?
  • 12:41 PMYahoo Sports — Former Georgia RB traded to Falcons rival
  • 5:46 AMYahoo Sports — New Orleans Saints Trade Veteran Linebacker for Running Back Depth
  • 5:32 AMYahoo Sports — TRADE: 49ers Acquire 10-Year LB From the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • 4:25 AMESPN — Sources: Saints fill out RB depth with White trade
  • 3:13 AMNBCSports.com — Saints send LB Deion Jones to 49ers for RB Zamir White - NBC Sports
  • 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
What they're saying
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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.

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The San Francisco 49ers made a trade with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to acquire veteran LB Deion Jones for RB Zamir White on Sunday. Trade: the Saints are sending veteran LB Deion Jones to San Francisco in exchange for RB Zamir White, per sources. pic.twitter.com/VvIDfI38YH — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 24, 2026 Jones played in […] The post TRADE: 49ers Acquire 10-Year LB From the Tampa Bay Buccaneers appeared first on HEAVY.

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The New Orleans Saints have traded away veteran linebacker Deion Jones to the San Francisco 49ers for former Georgia Bulldogs running back Zamir White. Jones signed with the Saints a few weeks ago on a one year contract, and he already finds himself in another jersey. White also signed a one year contract this offseason […] The post New Orleans Saints Trade Veteran Linebacker for Running Back Depth appeared first on HEAVY.

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