Falcons have started talks regarding a long-term extension for linebacker Deion Jones, according to a source. Jones, with one year left on his rookie deal, is a priority right behind Grady Jarrett and Julio Jones. Deion Jones is scheduled to make $1,069,860 in 2019. From a team perspective, Falcons want to lock up one of their top young talents for years to come and probably want to do it sooner than later before the price tag skyrockets. Carolina's Luke Kuechly tops the inside linebackers at $12.4 million per year. Jones came back from a broken foot last year and performed at a high level to close out the season. He made the Pro Bowl in 2017. Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher called Jones a ``bad mother f***'' for being a fast linebacker capable of covering anyone.