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49ers trade for veteran linebacker who played under Kyle Shanahan and Raheem Morris

The San Francisco 49ers have traded for a veteran linebacker with a history with their coaching staff.

By · Published August 24, 2026  04:26 UTC · Updated August 26, 2026  13:31 UTC

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The San Francisco 49ers traded for veteran linebacker Deion Jones, who had previously played under Kyle Shanahan and Raheem Morris. The New Orleans Saints acquired running back Zamir White in the exchange.

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The 49ers have acquired linebacker Deion Jones from the New Orleans Saints. The trade was first reported by The New York Times and confirmed by multiple outlets. Jones has previously played under 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and defensive coordinator Raheem Morris during his time with the Atlanta Falcons.

The 49ers sent running back Zamir White to the Saints in exchange for Jones. The trade comes after the Saints have faced an onslaught of running back injuries, including the recent injury to Alvin Kamara. The 49ers are adding a player who is familiar with their coaching staff and defensive schemes.

The trade also addresses the Saints' need for running back depth. The 49ers have not yet commented on how Jones will fit into their roster or defensive plans.

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Who did the 49ers trade for?

The 49ers traded for linebacker Deion Jones.

Who did the 49ers trade to acquire Jones?

The 49ers traded running back Zamir White to the Saints to acquire Jones.

What is the significance of Jones' history with the 49ers coaching staff?

Jones has previously played under 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and defensive coordinator Raheem Morris during his time with the Atlanta Falcons.

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