Deion Jones Fantasy

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (shoulder) was a late addition to the injury report this week and won't play Sunday against the Jaguars. The team's leader in tackles for loss, Jones is a huge loss for this Falcons defense. If you were thinking of streaming them because of how bad the Trevor Lawrence-led Jaguars have been, Jones being out is probably a good reason to pivot elsewhere.

Nov. 28th • 12:34 PM

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said that linebacker Deion Jones (foot) will practice in full next week. Jones is coming off a season that saw him play in only six games due to injury, and Atlanta just could not catch a break with their best playmakers on defense suffering serious injuries. The 24-year-old's return in 2019 will be a big boost for the middle of this D. Jones had over 100 tackles each of his first two seasons in the league and could become relevant again in IDP leagues if he can stay on the field. Atlanta's overall defense, however, must prove itself before fantasy owners consider them as a matchup play in 2019.

Aug. 20th • 2:35 PM

The Atlanta Falcons and middle linebacker Deion Jones have agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $57 million, with $28.5 million guaranteed. The deal comes on the heels of a long-term pact with defensive tackle Grady Jarrett, who inked a four-year, $68 million deal earlier in the week. Jones bounced back to record 53 tackles in six games after suffering a broken foot in the regular-season opener. While the Falcons have some key components on their defense locked up for the long haul, they're still nothing more than a streamer DST in most fantasy formats heading into 2019.

Jul. 18th • 7:41 AM