The Atlanta Falcons have taken linebacker Deion Jones off the physically unable to perform (PUP) list and the former Pro-Bowler has returned to practice, team reporter Tori McElhaney reported on Wednesday.
Buy Falcons TicketsNEW: Deion Jones has returned to practice.
— Tori McElhaney (@tori_mcelhaney) August 24, 2022
Jones is Atlanta’s highest-paid player and was recovering from offseason shoulder surgery. The Falcons have signed and drafted a number of players at the ILB position, including free agent Rashaan Evans and rookie Troy Andersen, so some believe Jones is a likely trade candidate.
If the team holds onto Jones, he’s still one of the most talented players on the roster. The 27-year-old struggled in his first year under defensive coordinator Dean Pees, but perhaps better things are ahead for Jones in Year 2.
Check out the team’s updated roster tracker following Tuesday’s second round of cuts.
