Ex-Falcons Star and New Orleans Native Deion Jones Anticipates a Heady Homecoming with the Saints
The veteran linebacker returns to his hometown after playing 17 games for Tampa Bay last season, giving New Orleans added depth and special-teams experience.
- On Friday, the New Orleans Saints signed linebacker Deion Jones, a New Orleans native and Louisiana State University product, to a one-year deal, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported.
- Jones has now played for every team in the NFC South Division, following six seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, one season with the Cleveland Browns, and stints with the Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- The 31-year-old appeared in 17 games for the Buccaneers in 2025, serving as a reserve linebacker and special teams regular, a role he is expected to replicate in New Orleans.
- After Sunday's practice, Jones said, "I've always been the Saints supporter. I know what the Saints do for the city. I know this is the heartbeat; if the Saints are doing well, the city's doing well." He called his return "a blessing to be on this side."
- He joins a linebacker group featuring Kaden Elliss, Pete Werner, and second-year player Danny Stutsman, adding veteran depth as the Saints prepare for divisional matchups against the rival Atlanta Falcons.
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Ex-Falcons star and New Orleans native Deion Jones anticipates a heady homecoming with the Saints
Veteran NFL linebacker Deion Jones says he's received mixed reactions from friends and loved ones since signing with the New Orleans Saints over the weekend.
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REPORT: New Orleans Saints sign former LSU linebacker Deion Jones
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints signed former LSU linebacker and New Orleans native Deion Jones, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Friday.Jones, 31, will now have played for all four NFC South teams. He was drafted by the Falcons in 2016 and spent six seasons in Atlanta. He spent the 2022 season with the Cleveland Browns, then played for the Carolina Panthers in 2023. In 2024 and 2025, he played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Jones averaged more …
The veteran linebacker of the NFL Deion Jones smiled at the mixed reaction he has received from friends and loved ones since signing with the Saints of New Orleans.
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