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The Jaguars Are AFC Favorites With Jessie Bates III

The Jaguars Are AFC Favorites With Jessie Bates III

The Jacksonville Jaguars made the boldest move of the 2026 NFL trade deadline on Monday. They acquired three-time second-team All-Pro safety Jessie Bates III from the Atlanta Falcons for a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick.

Brian Thomas News / Athlon Sports / November 9
Jaguars' Jessie Bates Trade Raises Big Question About Brian Thomas Jr.

Jaguars' Jessie Bates Trade Raises Big Question About Brian Thomas Jr.

James Gladstone made his first move of deadline week before most of Jacksonville had finished its morning coffee. The Jaguars sent a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick to Atlanta for safety Jessie Bates III on Monday, and that deal changes the math on the other name tied to the Jaguars all week: wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 9
Jaguars Urged to Send Brian Thomas Jr. to Rams After Puka Nacua Injury in Week 9

Jaguars Urged to Send Brian Thomas Jr. to Rams After Puka Nacua Injury in Week 9

The NFL trade deadline is rapidly approaching. Teams have to decide whether they’re going to go all-in or not, and we’ve already seen several notable trades.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / November 9
The $6.5 Million Reason Jessie Bates Cost the Jaguars a 2nd-Round Pick

The $6.5 Million Reason Jessie Bates Cost the Jaguars a 2nd-Round Pick

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- It is becoming clearer and clearer why the Jacksonville Jaguars had to pay such a big price tag for their pre-trade deadline blockbuster.

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The 'Most NFL QB rushing-TDs' quiz

The 'Most NFL QB rushing-TDs' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to rush for at least 25 touchdowns in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Jacksonville Jaguars News / Athlon Sports / November 9
Is Jessie Bates Worth a Second-Round Pick for a Jaguars Rental?

Is Jessie Bates Worth a Second-Round Pick for a Jaguars Rental?

Nobody in Jacksonville needed another reason to believe in this team after Thursday’s 33-10 rout of Baltimore. The Jaguars front office gave them one anyway Monday morning, sending a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick to the Atlanta Falcons for former Pro Bowl safety Jessie Bates III, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported.

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25 NFL players who could get traded at the deadline

25 NFL players who could get traded at the deadline

The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / November 9
Grading The Trade: Jaguars pay a steep price for major defensive addition, while the Falcons continue stockpiling under new leadership

Grading The Trade: Jaguars pay a steep price for major defensive addition, while the Falcons continue stockpiling under new leadership

The NFL trade deadline is hours away and the first trade of the new week has been made with the Atlanta Falcons sending safety Jessie Bates III to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / November 9
Jaguars To Acquire S Jessie Bates From Falcons

Jaguars To Acquire S Jessie Bates From Falcons

Jessie Bates is on the move. The Jaguars have worked out a trade with the Falcons for the veteran safety, as first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Jacksonville is sending Atlanta a 2027 second-round pick in addition to a fifth-rounder in 2028.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / TWSN / November 9
Jessie Bates Gives the Jacksonville Jaguars' Defense Another Way to Win in January

Jessie Bates Gives the Jacksonville Jaguars' Defense Another Way to Win in January

The Jacksonville Jaguars have shown their cards that they aren’t waiting at the NFL trade deadline and instead are going all-in on this season. On Monday ahead of the November 10 trade deadline, the Jaguars sent a 2027 second-round pick and 2028 fifth-round pick to the Atlanta Falcons in return for Jessie Bates.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / November 9
3 Instant Takeaways on Jaguars’ Deal For Jessie Bates: Why the Blockbuster Works

3 Instant Takeaways on Jaguars’ Deal For Jessie Bates: Why the Blockbuster Works

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars have taken their big swing.  The Jaguars have reportedly landed Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates in a pre-trade deadline blockbuster.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Athlon Sports / November 9
Jaguars Open Super Bowl Window Wide with Blockbuster Jessie Bates Trade

Jaguars Open Super Bowl Window Wide with Blockbuster Jessie Bates Trade

The Jacksonville Jaguars move all their chips in for their Super Bowl window with their recent trade with the Atlanta Falcons for All-Pro safety Jessie Bates, according to multiple sources.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Jessie Bates III News / Yardbarker / November 9
Jaguars bolster secondary by acquiring Jessie Bates III from Falcons

Jaguars bolster secondary by acquiring Jessie Bates III from Falcons

The Jaguars are seemingly going all-in.

NFL Week 9 lowlights: Patriots crushed, another end-of-game Commanders debacle and Cleveland's running back regret
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Jacksonville Jaguars News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / November 8
Where the Jaguars Stand 48 Hours Before the NFL Trade Deadline

Where the Jaguars Stand 48 Hours Before the NFL Trade Deadline

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- 48 hours to go. In 48 short hours, the NFL trade deadline will officially be here and we will know if the Jaguars made any moves after a 6-2 start as they gear up for an eventual playoff win.

Brian Thomas News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / November 8
4 Thoughts on the Jaguars Entering the Trade Deadline: The Brian Thomas Jr. Stance

4 Thoughts on the Jaguars Entering the Trade Deadline: The Brian Thomas Jr. Stance

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- It could be a very interesting next two days for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Well, it will be an interesting next 50 hours or so for all 32 teams as the NFL Trade Deadline approaches with speed.

Moro Ojomo News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / November 8
The Cases For—and Against—the Jaguars Trading for Moro Ojomo, Budda Baker and More

The Cases For—and Against—the Jaguars Trading for Moro Ojomo, Budda Baker and More

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The NFL Trade Deadline can sometimes be defined by the deals that aren't made much more so than the ones that do eventually get made.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 8
Jaguars Predicted to Acquire Patriots' $84 Million Defender Ahead of Trade Deadline

Jaguars Predicted to Acquire Patriots' $84 Million Defender Ahead of Trade Deadline

The Jacksonville Jaguars are in a good spot as we approach the trade deadline. The team is in command of the AFC South, but they could use some reinforcements if they want to go even further.

Ian Rapoport News / HITC / November 8
Ian Rapoport says Jacksonville Jaguars would love to trade for Indianapolis Colts star before the deadline

Ian Rapoport says Jacksonville Jaguars would love to trade for Indianapolis Colts star before the deadline

Ian Rapoport believes the Jacksonville Jaguars could look to shore up their defensive line, before the trade deadline. The Jacksonville Jaguars moved to 6-2 for the season with an impressive win over an injury-hit Baltimore Ravens team.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 6
Ravens complete trade with Cardinals for Jacoby Brissett

Ravens complete trade with Cardinals for Jacoby Brissett after blowout loss to Jaguars

Brissett became available after he was benched in favor of backup Gardner Minshew II during Arizona's game at the Dallas Cowboys on Nov. 1.

Ravens, Lamar Jackson reportedly want to stay together 'for a very long time,' but trade rumors persist
Patriots, Giants reportedly express interest in trade for Ravens RB Derrick Henry
Derrick Henry shuts down trade request after Ravens' blowout loss to Jaguars
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The 'Longest NFL catches of 2025' quiz

The 'Longest NFL catches of 2025' quiz

How many of the players with a reception of 60 yards or more in the 2025-26 NFL season can you name in five minutes?

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 6
'TNF' takeaways: Gritty Jaguars exploit shorthanded Ravens

Jaguars-Ravens 'TNF' takeaways: Gritty Jacksonville exploits shorthanded Baltimore

With Lamar Jackson out and Joe Fagnano under center for the Baltimore Ravens, the Jacksonville Jaguars cruised to an easy win on the "Thursday Night Football" stage.  

Ravens' problems run much deeper than just Lamar Jackson's injury
'At least one team doing advance homework' on possible Jackson trade
Possible trade price for Derrick Henry revealed ahead of deadline
Maxx Crosby discusses Raiders future amid rumors as trade deadline nears
49ers GM John Lynch has honest take on Brandon Aiyuk situation
Micah Parsons makes no guarantee about playing return after Packers' move
NFL News / Yardbarker / November 6
After ugly 'TNF' loss, it's clear Ravens' problems run much deeper than just Lamar Jackson's injury

After ugly 'TNF' loss, it's clear Ravens' problems run much deeper than just Lamar Jackson's injury

The flaws that have been exposed during this losing streak, and the season as a whole, go far beyond just the absence of Jackson.

Jaguars-Ravens 'TNF' takeaways: Jacksonville takes advantage of undermanned Baltimore
'At least one team doing advance homework' on possible Lamar Jackson trade
Possible trade price for Derrick Henry revealed ahead of deadline
Maxx Crosby discusses Raiders future amid rumors as trade deadline nears
49ers GM John Lynch has honest take on Brandon Aiyuk situation
Micah Parsons makes no guarantee about playing return after Packers' move
NFL News / Yardbarker / November 4
NFL Week 9 prime-time predictions: Jeffery Simmons continues to be 'Absolute game-changer' for Bears in 'SNF' tilt vs Buccaneers

NFL Week 9 prime-time predictions: Jeffery Simmons continues to be 'Absolute game-changer' for Bears in 'SNF' tilt vs Buccaneers

Each week, Yardbarker previews prime-time NFL games on Thursday, Sunday and Monday nights, predicting the result of each. Here are our Week 9 picks.

Two-minute drill: Bengals-Falcons face off in Madrid, Tom Brady returns to Foxborough, another injury setback for Lamar Jackson and more
Ravens linked with Cardinals' Jacoby Brissett after benching, Lamar Jackson injury
Ravens, Lamar Jackson may be headed toward divorce after latest injury setback
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Jacksonville Jaguars News / Yardbarker / November 4
Jaguars willing to be aggressive for defensive line help at trade deadline

Jaguars willing to be aggressive for defensive line help at trade deadline

DaVon Hamilton, one of the NFL's best nose tackles and a key to one of the NFL's best run defenses, suffered a season-ending quadriceps injury in the second quarter of the Jaguars' 42-7 victory over the Colts in Week 8.

Teams are reportedly 'confident' Jaguars will part ways with Brian Thomas Jr. before trade deadline
Ravens to start Joe Fagnano vs. Jaguars, as Tyler Huntley may land on injured reserve
The '2025-26 NFL rushing TD leaders' quiz
Brian Thomas News / Yardbarker / November 4
Teams are reportedly 'confident' Jaguars will part ways with Brian Thomas Jr. before trade deadline

Teams are reportedly 'confident' Jaguars will part ways with Brian Thomas Jr. before trade deadline

Will Thomas Jr. get moved ahead of the trade deadline?

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Jaguars RB Bhayshul Tuten not spotted at practice
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Jacksonville Jaguars News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 3
Jaguars Placed Two Starters On Injured Reserve

Jaguars Placed Two Starters On Injured Reserve

The Jacksonville Jaguars announced they have placed S Eric Murray and DT DaVon Hamilton on injured reserve.  Both players are starters for the Jaguars and got hurt this past Sunday.

Bhayshul Tuten News / Field Level Media / November 3
Jaguars RB Bhayshul Tuten not spotted at practice

Jaguars RB Bhayshul Tuten not spotted at practice

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Bhayshul Tuten was not spotted during Tuesday's open media session of practice, per ESPN. Tuten, who is nursing both

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Pro Football Rumors / November 3
Jaguars S Eric Murray, DT DaVon Hamilton Out For Season

Jaguars S Eric Murray, DT DaVon Hamilton Out For Season

Monday brought about news that DaVon Hamilton suffered a torn quad in Week 8. The veteran Jaguars defensive tackle is facing a lengthy recovery as a result.

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