Trade: Jaguars Trade For Saints DT Davon Godchaux

It’s the second deal of the day for Jacksonville after spending big to pry S Jessie Bates from the Falcons.

Godchaux will almost certainly come considerably cheaper but the Jaguars needed a replacement nose tackle after losing DaVon Hamilton for the season. 

He restructured his contract with the Saints coming into this season and is on a minimum salary. 

Godchaux, 31, is a former fifth-round pick of the Dolphins back in 2017 out of LSU. He played out the final year of his four-year, $2.6 million rookie contract. 

The Patriots signed Godchaux to a two-year deal worth up to $16 million, then signed him to a new two-year, $20.8 million extension after one season.

Once again, Godchaux signed a two-year extension heading into the 2024 season worth up to $21 million. However, he was traded to the Saints in 2025. 

In 2026, Godchaux has appeared in eight games for the Saints and recorded 15 total tackles and one tackle for loss.