Deion Jones

Deion Jones

29-Year-Old LinebackerLB
 Free Agent  
Free Agent
2023 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Deion Jones in 2023. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
RANKS
$Signed a contract with the Panthers in September of 2023.
Career low in tackles
LBCarolina Panthers
January 15, 2024
Jones finished the regular season with 35 tackles (22 solo), including one sack, and one interception on six passes defended in 13 games.
ANALYSIS
Jones joined the Panthers last offseason after spending the first six years of his career with the division-rival Falcons. The veteran's production has dipped over the past couple campaigns, however, with his 2023 tackle total marking a career low. Jones will now return to the open market as an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
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Measurables Review
How do Deion Jones' measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 1"
 
Weight
227 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.59 sec
 
Vertical Jump
33.0 in
 
Broad Jump
120 in
 
Hand Length
9.25 in
 
Arm Length
32.38 in
 
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There’s speculation that Atlanta might cut Jones, but it would be a tanking move given that the Falcons are among the league leaders in cap space. They could choose to do just that, but even so Jones would likely get picked up for a three-down role by another team. More than his contract, the concern to monitor is Jones’ surgically repaired shoulder, which is expected to keep him inactive until training camp.
Jones is a time-tested LB2 with LB1 upside, as the speedy playmaker posts standout reliable tackle production to go with occasional splash plays and very rarely leaves the field when healthy. Although he isn't a likely blitz contributor with just two career sacks, he has 409 tackles while playing 3,266 defensive snaps in his career, which projects to about 125 tackles per 1,000 snaps. Given Jones' athleticism and coverage prowess, it's reasonable to project steady interception production to supplement the tackle numbers. Although he had only one interception last year, the fact that he picked off eight passes on the prior 2,301 snaps means he's a good candidate to go on a spree sometime soon. That's worth keeping in mind, because Jones has otherwise demonstrated the reliable ability to score touchdowns - four on 10 career turnovers.
Jones would have played safety or even cornerback in the '90s, but in the modern era you want as much speed as possible to offset the constantly growing aerial threat. With 4.4 speed and a natural linebacker acumen, Jones can match anyone as far as tackle and coverage threats go at linebacker. He hasn't been much of a blitzer with two sacks in 37 games, but his tackle and interception rates per 1,000 snaps are 130 and 3.5, respectively. Jones' coverage burden will remain enormous in a shootout-prone division, and that perfectly suits his IDP interests.
With an increasing emphasis on speed and passing in the NFL, hyper-athletic linebackers have become the new standard, and few players fit that prototype as well as Jones. As much as he might look like a safety from the 90s at 6-1, 222, Jones' sharp instincts and 4.4 speed have his career off to a fast start in Atlanta, with 246 tackles in his first 31 games. His two touchdowns from his rookie season are a reminder of the playmaking threat his speed poses, too. Jones' three-down role is assured, so what we've seen the last two years should more or less be his floor.
Jones was an unconventional second-round pick out of LSU last year after playing in the 220-pound range in college, but he immediately thrived in Atlanta, showing that small, fast linebackers have a clear place in this passing-obsessed era of the NFL. Jones needed no time to transition his collegiate playmaking talent to the Falcons, as his 4.4 speed allowed him to return two of his three interceptions for touchdowns last season. Jones did not even play 900 snaps last year, so he has plenty of room for growth.
The undersized Jones won't step into a three down role from the start, but he should help improve Atlanta's coverage of opposing tight ends. He could earn a more prominent role with an impressive preseason or if injuries strike, but for now he's likely pegged for rotational work, a modest tackle total and hopefully a couple of forced fumbles or interceptions.
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Seven stops in loss
LBCarolina Panthers
January 2, 2024
Jones logged seven total tackles (four solo), including one tackle for loss and 1.0 sack in Sunday's 26-0 loss to the Jaguars.
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Sitting out Sunday
LBCarolina Panthers
Coach's Decision
October 1, 2023
Jones (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Vikings.
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Signed to active roster
LBCarolina Panthers
September 20, 2023
Jones was signed to the Panthers' active roster Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official website reports.
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Unable to secure roster spot
LBFree Agent
August 29, 2023
Jones was released by the Panthers on Tuesday.
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Finds new home
LBCarolina Panthers
July 31, 2023
Jones signed a one-year contract with Carolina on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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