Atlanta Falcons trade Jessie Bates to Jacksonville Jaguars
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 3:25 PM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons have traded Pro Bowl safety Jessie Bates III to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick. The deal comes just before the NFL trade deadline. Bates, who is in the final year of his contract, has made 60 total tackles and forced three fumbles this season. The Jaguars aim to strengthen their defense for a playoff push. The Detroit Lions, who have struggled to bolster their secondary, were not reported to have actively pursued Bates.
- •Bates has 60 tackles and three forced fumbles this season.
- •Atlanta is covering most of Bates' remaining salary.
- •Detroit remains in need of secondary help as the trade deadline approaches.
- •The Jaguars stand at 6-2 after bolstering their defense.
- •Bates will become a free agent at the end of the season.
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"Jessie Bates was a popular fit for Detroit's biggest need. He is going somewhere else. #OnePride
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