Jaguars make trade with Saints, give defensive tackle position a boost

As many expected, the Jacksonville Jaguars are bolstering their defensive tackle depth ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline. According to The Ringer's Tom Pelissero, the Jaguars are acquiring DT Davon Godchaux in a deal with the New Orleans Saints. Trade! The Saints are sending DT Davon Godchaux to the

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As many expected, the Jacksonville Jaguars are bolstering their defensive tackle depth ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline.

According to The Ringer's Tom Pelissero, the Jaguars are acquiring DT Davon Godchaux in a deal with the New Orleans Saints.

Trade! The Saints are sending DT Davon Godchaux to the Jaguars, sources tell @ringer @netflixsports. pic.twitter.com/czxLcA5pfF
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 9, 2026

Jordan Schultzis reporting that the Jaguars are sending a 2028 sixth-round pick to the Saints for Godchaux. The selection could become a 2027 sixth-round pick if the Jaguars acquire one via the comp pick formula or another trade.

Listed at 6-3, 330 pounds, Godchaux can help fill that run-stuffing, nose tackle role for the Jaguars, who are without DaVon Hamilton for the remainder

of the season due to a quad injury.

An experienced player, Godchaux was a fifth-round pick in the 2017 NFL draft and has appeared in 145 games, including 128 starts.

Last season, he recorded 43 total tackles, including two for a loss. This year, he has 15 tackles through eight games.

Godchaux's impact won't always show up on the stat sheet, but his ability to take on blocks and occupy space can open up opportunities for others.

This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: Jaguars make trade with Saints, give defensive tackle position a boost