The United States’ Jacksonville Jaguars have added three defenders through trades, including Philadelphia defensive tackle Jordan Davis. The club also announced Jessie Bates and Davon Godchaux as reinforcements after injuries reduced its options. Coach Liam Coen says the newcomers’ adjustment will be assessed day by day before the Tennessee game.
The Jacksonville Jaguars, an American football team, acquired Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis on a day of three defensive trades. The club also announced the arrival of safety Jessie Bates III from Atlanta and defensive tackle Davon Godchaux from New Orleans. Jacksonville’s announcement confirmed the three moves; independent reporting by CBS Sports identified Davis as the third defensive acquisition on Monday.[1], [2]
The club said Davis cost a first-round pick in the 2027 draft and a second-round pick in 2029. Bates arrived for a 2027 second-rounder and a 2028 fifth-rounder, while Godchaux cost a conditional sixth-round pick. General manager James Gladstone praised Davis’s ability to influence every down. Davis is 26, Bates 29 and Godchaux 31.[1]
DaVon Hamilton and Eric Murray had gone on injured reserve. The club said the additions of Davis and Godchaux left it with six healthy defensive tackles. Coach Liam Coen praised Bates’s anticipation and tackling, but said joining the defence also meant learning its terminology, communication and checks. The staff will assess that adjustment day by day while preparing to face Tennessee.[1]
