Report: Saints agree to trade DT Davon Godchaux to Jaguars
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Key Points:
- The Jacksonville Jaguars have traded for safety Jessie Bates from the Atlanta Falcons, sending a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick to Atlanta.
- The Jaguars also acquired defensive tackle Davon Godchaux from the New Orleans Saints in exchange for a 2028 sixth-round pick.
- Godchaux has appeared in all eight games this season for the Saints, contributing 15 tackles and one tackle for loss, and has previous experience with the Dolphins and Patriots.
- The trade for Godchaux addresses a need for the Jaguars after DaVon Hamilton suffered a season-ending quad injury in Week 8.
- Godchaux's familiarity with Jaguars defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile, from their time together with the Dolphins in 2020, adds to his value for Jacksonville.
