The Atlanta Falcons have signed linebacker Deion Jones to a new contract.
After locking-up defensive tackle Grady Jarrett this offseason, the team turned their attention to securing arguably the leader of the defense, Deion Jones.
They got the contract done a lot faster than any of us would have anticipated.
Falcons are signing LB Deion Jones a four-year, $57 million extension, including $34 million guaranteed, @RosenhausSports tells ESPN. Jones is now tied to the Falcons through the 2023 season.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 17, 2019
Deion Jones is one of the best linebackers in the league, and the team made the wise decision to keep him well into the future.