Report: Jaguars make trade for Falcons safety before deadline

The Jacksonville Jaguars are getting some needed safety help ahead of the NFL trade deadline. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Jaguars are acquiring safety Jessie Bates in a trade with the Atlanta Falcons. In return, the Jaguars are sending a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick

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The Jacksonville Jaguars are getting some needed safety help ahead of the NFL trade deadline.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Jaguars are acquiring safety Jessie Bates in a trade with the Atlanta Falcons. In return, the Jaguars are sending a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick to Atlanta.

Trade: Falcons are sending former Pro Bowl safety Jessie Bates to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for a 2027 2nd-round pick and a 2028 5th-round pick, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/zsvYXRXj0P

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 9, 2026

Bates has had very strong ball production over his career, totaling 30 interceptions and 46 pass breakups since entering the NFL in 2018.

He signed with Atlanta in 2023 and started all 60 games during his time with the team. Bates is a one-time

Pro Bowler and a three-time second-team All-Pro.

Bates is set to be a free agent this upcoming offseason.

Injuries have hit this position group this season. Caleb Ransaw was placed on injured reserve after Week 4, while Eric Murray suffered a season-ending elbow injury in Week 8 against the Colts.

This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: Report: Jaguars make trade for Falcons safety before deadline