[autotag]Deion Jones[/autotag] found a new home this week, signing with the Carolina Panthers.
The linebacker became the sixth former LSU player to report to Panthers camp, joining the likes of [autotag]DJ Chark[/autotag] and [autotag]Donte Jackson[/autotag] among others.
After spending the first six years of his career with the Atlanta Falcons, Jones played for the Browns last year. He appeared in 11 games and made five starts in Cleveland.
Jones has 12 career interceptions to go along with 11 sacks. In 2016, he finished third in Defensive Rookie of the Year voting before making a Pro Bowl in 2017.
Jones began his LSU career in 2012 but emerged as a senior in 2014, where he was one of the top linebackers in the conference. He totaled 164 sacks in his time with LSU.
LB Deion Jones expected to sign with Panthers. (via @RapSheet) pic.twitter.com/tLzDRt2K83
— NFL (@NFL) July 31, 2023
With the #Panthers signing LB Deion Jones, Carolina now has 6 @LSUfootball Tigers on the roster for training camp:
WR DJ Chark
CB Donte Jackson
LB Deion Jones
WR Terrace Marshall, Jr.
CB Colby Richardson
TE Stephen Sullivan— Edgar Salmingo, Jr. ✌️ (@PanthersAnalyst) July 31, 2023
Speaking to the media, Jones said he feels welcomed in Carolina and highlighted his connection to the coaching staff and the locker room.
Deion Jones on why the Panthers “made sense.” pic.twitter.com/IHROTlRsBh
— Sheena Quick (@Sheena_Marie3) August 1, 2023
This will be Jones’ seventh year in the league.
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