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    Saints sign LB Deion Jones

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    Saints signed LB Deion Jones, formerly of the Buccaneers.

    Jones played 121 defensive snaps in Tampa Bay last season, totaling 20 solo tackles, one TFL and three quarterback pressures. Jones has now been a member of all four NFC South teams. He will presumably settle into a backup role with the Saints in his age-31 season.
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  • TB Linebacker #45
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    A former stalwart for the Falcons, Jones is basically bouncing around as linebacker injuries accumulate at this point in his career as a non-solution. The 30-year-old had been with the Bills in training camp and was released at last cuts.
  • BUF Linebacker #40
    The 2016 second-rounder has become something of a journeyman, making 13 appearances and three starts for the Panthers last season after similar 2022 usage in Cleveland. Still on the right side of 30, Jones is landing in a defense whose depth has been tested by injury and salary cap problems. He is the kind of player whom defensive-minded head coach Sean McDermott could make useful for a season.
  • CAR Linebacker #40
    Jones was traded from Atlanta to Cleveland last year. He tallied 2.5 sacks and 44 total tackles in 11 games with the Browns. The Panthers then signed him but ultimately released him at the end of training camp. He joined their practice squad and will not be a permanent member of the team’s 53-man roster.
  • FA Linebacker #53
    Jones joined the Panthers in late July, but was unable to crack the 53-man roster out of camp. The veteran linebacker played with the Falcons and Browns last season, totaling 44 tackles, six TFLs, and one interception over 11 games, but has struggled to return to the form that led to a Pro Bowl appearance in 2017. Jones could still be a valued presence in the right situation, but it’s been a difficult few months for the former stud linebacker.
  • CAR Linebacker #54
    The Panthers held a workout with Jones earlier in the day and now appear ready to welcome him to the team. The 28-year-old linebacker split time between the Falcons and Browns last season, racking up 44 tackles, six TFLs, and one interception in 11 games. Far from the stud linebacker we saw early in his career, Jones provides a veteran presence to the defense and can slot in as a starter when needed.
  • FA Linebacker #54
    The market has been quiet for Jones, who last met with a team in April when the Giants hosted him for a visit. The 28-year-old linebacker was traded to the Browns last season after opening the year on the Falcons’ injured reserve and finished the year with 44 tackles, six TFLs, and one interception. Once considered a premier linebacker in the league, Jones is unlikely to provide little more than additional depth and experience to whatever defense he lands on.
  • FA Middle Linebacker #50
    Jones was traded to the Browns in the middle of last season, after spending the first five weeks on the Falcons’ injured reserve. In 11 games with the Browns, Jones totaled 44 tackles, six TFLs, and one interception while also forcing a fumble. Jones, 28, has seen a significant drop in his play in recent years, which played a role in the Falcons’ desire to move on from him and his hefty contract. He’s graded as one of the worst run-stopping linebackers per PFF in each of the last two seasons.

  • FA Middle Linebacker #50
    Acquired in a trade two weeks ago, Jones was not healthy enough to make his Browns debut last week, but he was always expected to be good to go for Week 7. He might be eased into action, but Jones should boost a defense that has struggled against the run.

  • FA Middle Linebacker #50
    The Browns designated Jones for return after trading for him last week but he’s expected to need another week before making his debut. When active, Jones should help a Browns run defense that’s ranked near the bottom of the league. Jones was close to playing this week and should have a chance at returning in Week 7.

  • FA Middle Linebacker #50
    The Browns acquired Jones last week from the Falcons for a late-round draft pick. The hope is Jones can help the struggling Browns run defense, graded by Pro Football Focus as the NFL’s worst through Week 5. Browns opponents have rushed for 438 yards over the past two weeks. Jones, who has not played in 2022, could play significant snaps for Cleveland in the coming weeks.

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    Patriots brought in free agent RB Jamaal Williams for a workout.

    The Pats brought in an interesting name to work out for the backfield this week, bringing in former Packers, Lions, and Saints running back Jamaal Williams. The 31-year-old last appeared in the NFL for the Saints in 2024, tallying 164 rushing yards that season. He had a career year for the Lions in 2022, totaling 1,000 yards on the ground and leading the league in rushing touchdowns. The Patriots are looking for some depth behind Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson; there is no indication Williams will sign, but he will be practice squad depth if he does.
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    Giants WR Braxton Berrios (foot) announced he will need season-ending surgery.

    Berrios announced on his Instagram that he will need season-ending surgery for his foot injury that landed him on injured reserve. The 31-year-old is primarily a special teamer, returning four punts and five kicks this season. Injuries have prevented Berrios from appearing in more than 14 games over the last three seasons and he now has his season end early as he requires foot surgery.
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    Falcons signed RB Jam Miller to their practice squad.

    Miller is a 2026 seventh-round pick by the Patriots, though he was waived during final cuts. He joins the Falcons practice squad as fellow RB Cash Jones is released.
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    Broncos signed WR Cam Ross to their practice squad.

    With Pat Bryant (ankle) suffering a multi-week injury in Week 4, the Broncos are adding to their wide receiver depth by signing Ross to the practice squad. The 25-year-old Ross was an undrafted free agent out of Virginia who spent training camp with the Broncos before he was let go in final cuts. Ross now re-joins the practice squad. EDGE Jahfari Harvey was let go from the practice squad in a corresponding move.
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    Cardinals signed OL Jedrick Wills off Buffalo’s practice squad.

    He’ll replace Paris Johnson, who heads to season-ending injured reserve. Wills, the former 10th overall pick in the 2020 draft, will compete with 2026 seventh-rounder Jayden Williams for reps at left tackle in Johnson’s absence.
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    Buccaneers LB Josiah Trotter (knee) did not practice on Tuesday.

    It was a mid-week downgrade after a limited estimated session on Monday. Trotter’s in real danger of missing Thursday night’s game against the Cowboys.
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    Buccaneers kicker Chase McLaughlin (right groin/hip) did not practice on Tuesday.

    It was an addition to the report. Never a great sign, especially on a short week. The Buccaneers aren’t carrying a practice-squad kicker, so expect some workouts as they try to find someone you won’t be starting in fantasy football with Jalon Daniels under center.
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    Cardinals placed TE Hunter Long (knee) on injured reserve.

    He’ll miss at least the next four weeks. Long had played 91 snaps in his first four weeks with the Cardinals and will cede blocking duties to promoted practice-squadder Teagan Quitoriano for those of you in points-per-blocked-players leagues.
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    OT Lane Johnson retired from the NFL after 14 seasons.

    We’d heard word through former Eagles EDGE Brandon Graham on a post-game show that this was on the table following Week 4, but it’s still a stunner to see it come to fruition. Johnson cites that his “personal and family priorities” have changed in his post about retiring. The stalwart Eagles right tackle made two first-team All-Pro appearances and three second teams, along with six Pro Bowls. Markel Bell started in his stead in Week 4 and should be expected to get the playing time at right tackle going forward.
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    Browns designated QB Dillon Gabriel (back/IR) for return.

    His 21-day practice window will open up. There’s obviously no rush to promote him to the active roster with the Browns already dressing three quarterbacks every week, so this is probably just starting a ticking clock on a trade or cut from the quarterback room.