Falcons LB Jones gets $57M deal
Falcons star linebacker Deion Jones agreed to a four-year, $57 million extension with $34 million guaranteed through the 2023 season.
Jones, a second-round draft pick in 2016, was a Pro Bowl selection in 2017, when he had 138 tackles.
Jones was put on injured reserve after suffering a broken right foot in the Falcons’ loss to the Eagles to open last season. He returned for the final five games and is expected to participate when the team opens training camp next week.
♦ Former 49ers and Jets cornerback Rashard Robinson was suspended 10 games with a substance abuse violation after missing several tests, according to NFL Network.
♦ The Cardinals released offensive tackle Desmond Harrison after police in North Carolina issued a warrant for his arrest on assault charges.
♦ A three-day negotiation session between the NFL and the players’ union ended after a single day, a source confirmed to ESPN. The NFL and NFLPA said the meeting was productive and that more meetings will continue.
NBA Bulls finalize Kornet’s two-year contract
The Bulls finalized a two-year, $4.5 million contract with Luke Kornet. Over 66 career games, Kornet has averaged 14.8 points, 6.2 rebounds. 2.5 assists and 1.9 blocks.
♦ The Thunder’s plans to move nine-time All-Star guard Chris Paul to a new destination are currently on hold, and there is a good chance he will start the season with the team, league sources tell ESPN.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL Ex-Auburn assistant Person avoids prison
Former Auburn assistant basketball coach Chuck Person avoided prison in a bribery scandal that has touched some of the biggest schools in college basketball. Person was sentenced to 200 hours of community service during a two-year probationary period.