New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced Monday that the club has agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones on a one-year contract.
- In his five NFL seasons between the Cleveland Browns and Detroit Lions, Peoples-Jones accumulated 122 catches, 1,895 receiving yards and eight touchdowns.
- Peoples-Jones also contributed as a return specialist, logging 858 career return yards and one punt return touchdown.
- The Detroit native was traded from the Browns to the Lions in 2024 in exchange for a 2025 sixth-round draft pick.
- Drafted by the Browns out of Michigan in the sixth round (187th overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft, Peoples-Jones played three seasons for the Wolverines and appeared in 37 games. He tallied 103 receptions for 1,327 yards and 14 touchdowns, along with two punt return scores. He earned All-Big Ten honorable mention in 2018 and 2019.
- The 6-foot-2, 212-pound Peoples-Jones was a five-star recruit out of Detroit's Cass Tech and was Michigan's Gatorade Player of the Year in 2016.
New Orleans Saints announced the club has agreed to terms with free agent wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones. Check out Peoples-Jones in action with the Detroit Lions and Cleveland Browns during his NFL career.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (19) in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023 in Minneapolis.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (19) warms up before an NFL pre-season football game against the New York Giants Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (19) runs a route on offense against the Pittsburgh Steelers during an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones lines up during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, in Detroit. The Packers won 29-22.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (19) reacts after a first down during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in Chicago.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (19) runs a route on offense against the Pittsburgh Steelers during an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (19) breaks down the field against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Detroit.
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (11) makes a catch in front of Chicago Bears cornerback Davontae Harris (16) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Cleveland.
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (11) leaps over Cincinnati Bengals safety Jessie Bates III (30) after catching a pass from quarterback Jacoby Brissett during the first half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Monday, Oct. 31, 2022.
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (11) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Cleveland. The Browns won 27-3.
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones catches during pregame of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Detroit.
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (11) in action against the Baltimore Ravens during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Baltimore.
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones runs a route during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Cleveland. The Chargers won 30-28.
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (11) runs into the end zone for a touchdown on a 76-yard punt return during the first half of an NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans in Houston, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022,.
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (11) lines up for a play during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Cleveland.
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (11) stands on the field during warmups prior to an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 23-10.
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (11) runs for the play during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Cincinnati.
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (11) runs during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023 in Seattle. The Seahawks won 24-20.
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (11) runs during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, January 01, 2023 in Landover.
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (11) runs up the field during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Cleveland.
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (11) receives a punt during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sep. 10, 2023, in Cleveland.
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (11) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Cleveland. The Browns won 27-3.
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (11) catches a pass before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Sep. 11, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C.
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (11) gives a thumbs-up before a play against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 24-20.
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (11) catches a pass as Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford (37) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Atlanta.
