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.
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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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Coverage (7)
- Fleur-de-links, August 24: Saints make surprise trade Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- With Christian McCaffrey back in practice, 49ers reportedly trade another RB SFGATE · 1d ago
- Saints Trade for 49ers RB After Alvin Kamara Injury, Full Deal Revealed in New NFL Rumors Bleacher Report · 1d ago
- Saints trade LB Deion Jones to 49ers for RB Zamir White: Sources The New York Times · 1d ago
- 49ers news: SF trades with NFC South team for linebacker Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Saints-49ers trade grades: New Orleans adds Zamir White after onslaught of RB injuries CBS Sports · 1d ago
- 49ers trade for veteran linebacker who played under Kyle Shanahan and Raheem Morris Niners Nation · 1d ago
Questions people are asking
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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