The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed linebacker Deion Jones to the practice squad, the team announced Tuesday.
The eight-year veteran last played for the Carolina Panthers in 2023, recording 22 tackles, one interception, and a sack.
Jones entered the league as a second-round pick by the Atlanta Falcons(2016-21) in the 2016 NFL Draft. He also played for the Browns in 2022.
The 30-year-old has appeared in 109 games, making 91 starts and compiling 729 tackles (50 for loss), 53 passes defensed, 24 quarterback hits, 13 interceptions (five returned for touchdowns – tied for most among all active players), 12.0 sacks, five forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
He was a Pro Bowl selection in 2017, when he tied or exceeded career highs in tackles (138), tackles for loss (10) and interceptions (three).
The NFC South-leading Buccaneers(7-6), who have won three straight, travel to Los Angeles to face the Chargers on Sunday.
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