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Jacksonville Jaguars Pull Off Another Blockbuster Trade, This Time With The Saints

Jacksonville Jaguars Pull Off Another Blockbuster Trade, This Time With The Saints

The NFL trade deadline is more than 24 hours away, and deals are starting to be announced. Earlier this morning, the Atlanta Falcons traded three-time Second-Team All-Pro safety Jessie Bates III to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Davon Godchaux News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / November 9
3 Instant Observations on Jaguars Trading for Davon Godchaux: How Rest of Deadline is Impacted

3 Instant Observations on Jaguars Trading for Davon Godchaux: How Rest of Deadline is Impacted

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars aren’t done.  A few hours after the Jaguars made their trade deadline blockbuster for star Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III, the Jaguars have reportedly made another move.

Davon Godchaux News / Athlon Sports / November 9
Jaguars Continue Poaching NFC South With Trade for Veteran Davon Godchaux

Jaguars Continue Poaching NFC South With Trade for Veteran Davon Godchaux

The Jacksonville Jaguars continue to shop in the NFC South aisle, as they deal with the New Orleans Saints for defensive tackle Davon Godchaux. According to sources, Jacksonville is trading a 2028 sixth-round pick that can turn into a 2027 sixth-rounder if they are able to acquire one, either through the comp pick formula or another trade.

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Jaguars Acquire Jessie Bates From Falcons: Instant Reaction

Jaguars Acquire Jessie Bates From Falcons: Instant Reaction

The Jacksonville Jaguars acquired former Pro Bowl safety Jessie Bates from the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick.

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Jaguars Still Eyeing DT Addition; Latest On Brian Thomas Jr.

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The Jaguars joined the list of teams which have made a notable addition on the trade front through today’s deal for safety Jessie Bates. Jacksonville’s secondary will receive a boost, but reinforcements along the defensive interior are still being sought out.

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Trade grades: Falcons agree to trade Jessie Bates III to Jaguars

Trade grades: Falcons agree to trade Jessie Bates III to Jaguars

For the Jaguars, this is a great move in the short term, adding one of the best safeties in the league to an already great defense. For the Falcons, this moves secures valuable draft capital for future drafts.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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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.

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

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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.

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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

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Jacksonville Jaguars Pull Off Blockbuster Trade For All-Pro Superstar In Stunning Deal With Falcons

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