The Atlanta Falcons have traded inside LB Deion Jones to the Cleveland Browns, the teams announced this news on Monday.

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The Atlanta Falcons will also send its 2024 7th-round pick to Cleveland in exchange for Cleveland's 2024 6th-round pick.

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The GM of the Atlanta Falcons said, “We thank Deion for the impact he has had over his seven seasons in Atlanta and wish him the best in his career.”

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Initially chosen in the 2nd round (52nd in general) of the 2016 NFL Draft out of LSU, Deion Jones was in his 7th season in Atlanta.

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Deion Jones recorded 650 total tackles (428 solos), 40 tackles for loss, 11 interceptions, 8.5 sacks and 5 defensive touchdowns throughout his career.

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Deion Jones had not shown up on the active roster this season subsequent to being put on the IR on September 1st.

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Atlanta Falcons presently has 5 inside LB on its active roster – Nick Kwiatkoski, Troy Andersen, Nathan Landman, Mykal Walker and Rashaan Evans.

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Falcons GM Terry Fontenot said, "Our goal in every decision is to improve our organization for the long term and we believe today's agreement does just that."

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He further said, "We are continually evaluating the roster, looking at each and every position and how we can improve overall."

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Deion Jones is at present on Reserve/Injured List (IR), as he recovers from off-season shoulder surgery.

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Deion Jones‘ time with Atlanta Falcons has come to an end. Now it remains to be seen how Jones will perform when he plays for the Browns.

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