The Jacksonville Jaguars executed a series of trades on Monday to reinforce their defensive unit before the NFL deadline.
They acquired Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis by sending a 2027 first‑round pick and a 2029 second‑round selection, addressing the run‑stopping gap left after DaVon Hamilton’s season‑ending injury.
Also on Monday, the Jaguars received safety Jessie Bates III from the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for a 2027 second‑round pick and a 2028 fifth‑round pick, and they obtained defensive tackle Davon Godchaux from the New Orleans Saints for a conditional 2028 sixth‑round pick that could become a 2027 sixth‑rounder.
Jacksonville, which ranks 22nd in pass defense but leads the league in turnover ratio, hopes the additions will improve its run defense, which had struggled in the first game without Hamilton.
The trade deadline is set for 4 p.m. ET Tuesday, and the Jaguars now possess multiple high draft picks in the upcoming three drafts after the deals.
Source: 6abc.com
