Saints acquire Zamir White in Deion Jones trade

Alvin Kamara is expected to miss at least one month

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 241 min read

Trade: the Saints are sending veteran LB Deion Jones to San Francisco in exchange for RB Zamir White, per sources. https Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: Adam Schefter reported the player-for-player agreement per sources, exchanging a veteran linebacker for a running back. Jones signed his one-year deal Aug. 8; White signed Aug. 12.

Why it matters: White joins a backfield managing Kamara's sprained MCL. The exchange shifts a roster spot from linebacker to running back during the preseason.

By the numbers: Jones has appeared in 128 games with 91 starts, recording 12 sacks, 50 tackles for loss, 13 interceptions and 53 passes defensed.

What to watch: Club transaction announcements will determine when Jones and White can report to their new teams.

Sources

@AdamSchefter 2026-08-24T02:14:20.766499+00:00

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