The Falcons and linebacker Deion Jones agreed to a four-year extension last week, shortly after the deal with Grady Jarrett was finalized. Undoubtedly, the cap space freed up by the Jarrett deal gave the team some breathing room and made it easier to get Deion locked up for another four years. With Jones set to be a free agent in 2020, getting him signed now will help him focus on the season at hand and also gives the team the opportunity to focus on other free agents — like Austin Hooper - during the season or as the season comes to a close.
Analysis of Deion Jones’ new contract and how it impacts the Falcons this year and beyond
