Jaguars nab Jessie Bates, Davon Godchaux, Jordan Davis

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars got busy on Monday, trading draft picks for three defensive players.

First, the Jags started the day off with acquiring safety Jessie Bates III from the Atlanta Falcons. The team confirmed the acquisition around 11:30 a.m.

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“Jessie has been a proven playmaker on the defensive side of the ball for the last 8+ seasons,” Jaguars General Manager James Gladstone said in a news release. “His skillset complements our style of play and the person he is aligns with our culture. We look forward to integrating Jessie into our team as we prepare for the back half of the season.”

San Francisco 49ers v Atlanta Falcons ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 25: Jessie Bates #3 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after an interception against the San Francisco 49ers during the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 25, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

The Falcons will receive from the Jags a 2027 2nd-round pick and a 2028 5th-round pick.

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Next up, the Jags got defensive tackle Davon Godchaux from the New Orleans Saints, in exchange for a conditional sixth-round selection. The team confirmed this news around 4:30 p.m.

Davon Godchaux Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Davon Godchaux (56) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) (Phelan M. Ebenhack)

“We feel strongly about Davon and what he can bring to the team both on and off the field,” Gladstone said. “Much like Jessie, he has been a productive player in this league for a number of years and provides stability up front to further solidify our defensive line.”

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But the Jags weren’t done there. Gladstone was still “cooking.” Just before 5 p.m., ESPN Senior NFL Insider reported that the Jaguars nabbed Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis. Adam Schefter

Jordan Davis (Getty) PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 11: Jordan Davis #90 of the Philadelphia Eagles walks off the field after his team's 23-19 loss against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) (Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

For this trade, the Eagles will receive a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick, Schefter reports.

Blockbuster: the Jaguars are trading a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick to the Eagles for defensive tackle Jordan Davis, sources tell ESPN.

This is the Jaguars’ third trade for a defensive player today while the Eagles now are poised to have 10 picks in the… pic.twitter.com/NTGnLf2MoT
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 9, 2026

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