NewJacksonville Jaguars safety Jessie Bates took to X after the news broke that the Atlanta Falcons were trading him.
WOKE UP A JAGUAR! #DUUUVAL
— Jessie Bates III (@jlbiii3) November 9, 2026
In return, the Jaguars are sending a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick to Atlanta.
Bates has had very strong ball production over his career, totaling 30 interceptions and 46 pass breakups since entering the NFL in 2018. He is a one-time Pro Bowler and a three-time second-team All-Pro.
Along with sharing his excitement about joining the 6-2 Jaguars, Bates also posted a goodbye message to Atlanta.
ATL Forever Grateful! 🖤 #JustBelieve
— Jessie Bates III (@jlbiii3) November 9, 2026
Bates will step into a starting safety role with the Jaguars next to Antonio Johnson.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: New Jaguars' S Jessie
Bates reacts to being traded from Falcons













