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Falcons’ Deion Jones led NFL linebackers in pass breakups in 2016
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones gets loose running a drill during the first day of mini-camp on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in Flowery Branch. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones led all NFL linebackers in pass break ups in 2016, according to Pro Football Focus.
In the Falcons’ Super Bowl run, Jones broke up eight passes. Close behind Jones were Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks (6) and Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Jatavis Brown (5).
In his rookie season, Jones recorded 75 total tackles, three interceptions and two touchdowns.
No linebacker broke up more passes in 2016 than @AtlantaFalcons rookie LB Deion Jones. pic.twitter.com/rhpZv9OxGB
— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) June 16, 2017
