49ers swap Zamir White for Deion Jones as cutdown nears

Two hamstring injuries have thinned the linebacker room

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 251 min read

What happened: Both veterans were roster-bubble depth before the late-Sunday deal. Jones reunites with defensive coordinator Raheem Morris ahead of San Francisco's preseason finale against Las Vegas.

Why it matters: Nick Martin and Luke Gifford are dealing with hamstring injuries, giving Jones an immediate path to short-term snaps. Moving Zamir White indicates San Francisco valued linebacker insurance over another reserve running back.

By the numbers: Under Morris in Atlanta in 2020, Jones generated 19 pressures and five sacks on 85 pass-rush snaps, plus six quarterback hits and eight hurries, according to PFF. Each figure was a

What to watch: Jones's role against Las Vegas will offer the final evaluation before San Francisco sets its 53-man roster.

Sources

Yahoo NFL 2026-08-25T15:07:52.227236+00:00

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