Saints Trade Deion Jones to 49ers for Zamir White
The New Orleans Saints have completed a trade sending linebacker Deion Jones to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for running back Zamir White. This move comes as the Saints seek to bolster their running back position with Alvin Kamara sidelined for at least a month due to an MCL sprain.
In addition to Kamara's injury, the Saints have also faced challenges with Devin Neal and Kendre Miller, who have both been dealing with injuries during training camp. The 49ers had recently signed White as they navigated their own backfield injuries, although Christian McCaffrey has returned to practice.
Deion Jones will reunite with 49ers defensive coordinator Raheem Morris, with whom he previously worked during their time with the Atlanta Falcons from 2016 to 2020. Jones was recognized as a Pro Bowler in 2017 and has played all 17 games last season after spending the last two years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
