Deion Jones has not performed in 2024, however that would change comparatively quickly. The veteran linebacker is signing with the Buccaneers, ESPN’s Adam Schefter stories.
To little shock, this will likely be a observe squad settlement. Such strikes are frequent amongst veteran free brokers as they give the impression of being to play their manner onto an lively roster over time. Jones may very well be used as a gameday elevation as much as 3 times if Tampa Bay intends to make use of him as a depth contributor on protection.
The 30-year-old was a full-time starter as lately as 2021, his ultimate yr with the Falcons. Jones spent six seasons in Atlanta, incomes a Professional Bowl nod alongside the way in which and making an influence in opposition to the move specifically. He had a one-year stint with the Browns in 2022, adopted by a return to the NFC South with the Panthers final yr. In each instances, he dealt with a a lot smaller function than he held throughout his Falcons years.
The LSU product made 13 appearances with Carolina in 2023, however his 38% defensive snap share represented by far the bottom mark of his profession. Jones caught on with the Payments this offseason in a bid to fill a minimum of a part-team function with Buffalo. He discovered himself as a longshot to make the opening day roster, nonetheless, and was launched in August. This Bucs deal will give Jones the chance to see taking part in time in 2024 after a prolonged in-season free agent interval.
Tampa Bay has Lavonte David and Ok.J. Britt in place as linebacker starters, however with SirVocea Dennis seemingly out for the rest of the season, depth on the second stage can be welcomed. Jones, who has 114 mixed common and postseason video games to his title, would add appreciable expertise to the lineup if he have been to see taking part in time down the stretch. The Buccaneers sit at 7-6 on the yr and presently lead the NFC South; Jones might have a task to play late within the marketing campaign and/or in the course of the playoffs ought to the staff qualify.
