Saints trade Deion Jones to 49ers for Zamir White
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 2:37 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, according to Adam Schefter. Jones, who joined the Saints just two weeks ago, logged one tackle in a preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams. He has a strong career record with 761 tackles and 12 sacks. White, a fifth-year running back, will provide depth after Saints running backs Alvin Kamara and Devin Neal sustained injuries. Both players aim to secure more playing time with their new teams.
- •Jones originally signed with the Saints two weeks ago.
- •White has recorded 736 rushing yards in his career.
- •Kamara is expected to miss at least one month due to injury.
- •The trade involves a direct player-for-player swap.
- 2:37 AMYahoo Sports — Saints trade LB Deion Jones for RB Zamir White
"New Orleans does the rare player-for-player swap.
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