Jaguars safety Jessie Bates adjusts to new defense in Jacksonville
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 1:06 AM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026
Jessie Bates is working diligently to acclimate to the Jacksonville Jaguars' defense after joining from the Atlanta Falcons. Bates emphasizes the challenge of learning different terminology and coverage concepts under defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile. Acquired during the trade deadline for future draft picks, Bates brings a career total of 30 interceptions and 46 pass breakups since 2018. His readiness to start alongside Antonio Johnson remains uncertain as he has not yet practiced as of Thursday.
- •Jessie Bates joined Jaguars from Falcons via trade deadline deal.
- •Bates is focusing on learning the Jaguars' defensive system.
- •He has not practiced yet, creating uncertainty for his availability.
- •Bates has a history of strong defensive stats in the NFL.
- 1:06 AMYahoo Sports — Jaguars S Jessie Bates working to get up to speed quickly in new defense
"New Jaguars safety Jessie Bates is doing everything he can to get up to speed as quickly as possible with the Jacksonville defense.
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