Saints send LB Deion Jones to 49ers for RB Zamir White
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Key Points:
- The Saints are trading veteran linebacker Deion Jones to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for running back Zamir White, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
- The trade addresses the Saints' need for running back depth due to Alvin Kamara's MCL sprain and injuries to other backs Devin Neal and Kendre Miller.
- The 49ers had recently signed Zamir White amid their own backfield injury issues, though Christian McCaffrey has since returned to practice.
- Deion Jones reunites with 49ers defensive coordinator Raheem Morris, with whom he previously worked from 2016-20 during their time with the Falcons; Jones was a Pro Bowler in 2017.
- Jones spent the last two seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and appeared in all 17 games last season.
