Jaguars trade for safety Jessie Bates III as Falcons stress continued competitiveness

Yahoo Sports • 09 Nov 22:26

Jacksonville traded for safety Jessie Bates III, defensive tackle Davon Godchaux and defensive tackle Jordan Davis, giving up multiple draft picks, while Atlanta began rebuilding for future seasons.

NBC Sports • 09 Nov 19:30

Atlanta head coach Kevin Stefanski said the trade of veteran safety Jessie Bates does not signal a lack of ambition, emphasizing the Falcons are still in the NFC South race while planning for the future.

Yahoo • 09 Nov 18:23

The Atlanta Falcons sent safety Jessie Bates III to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a 2027 second-round and a 2028 fifth-round pick, while the Jaguars also acquired defensive tackle Davon Godchaux for a sixth-round selection.

Bleacher Report • 09 Nov 13:26

Atlanta sent veteran safety Jessie Bates III to Jacksonville in exchange for a 2027 second-round and a 2028 fifth-round draft selection.

NBC Sports • 09 Nov 13:10

Jacksonville traded a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick to Atlanta for safety Jessie Bates as they address injuries in their secondary.