Jaguars trade for Jessie Bates from Falcons ahead of deadline
7 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 1:20 PM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
The Jacksonville Jaguars have strengthened their secondary by trading for safety Jessie Bates III from the Atlanta Falcons on November 9, 2026, a day before the NFL trade deadline. In exchange, the Jaguars will give up a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick. Bates, 29, is performing well this season with 60 tackles and three forced fumbles across nine games. The move follows the Falcons' recent loss to the Cincinnati Bengals and indicates their direction at the trade deadline. Updates on the trade are expected as the situation develops.
- •Jaguars acquire Jessie Bates III from Falcons for two draft picks.
- •Trade includes a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick.
- •Bates is having a solid season with 60 tackles and three forced fumbles.
- •The trade occurs after the Falcons' loss to the Bengals.
- •Further updates on the trade are anticipated.
- 1:20 PMYahoo Sports — Surging Jaguars land former Pro Bowl safety in trade with Falcons
- 1:20 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons trade safety Jessie Bates to Jaguars for multiple draft picks
- 1:17 PMYahoo Sports — Trade grades for Jaguars-Falcons deal for Jessie Bates
- 1:15 PMYahoo Sports — All-Pro safety Jesse Bates being dealt: Time for a rebuild in Atlanta?
- 1:05 PMESPN — Sources: Jaguars bolster secondary, land safety Bates in trade with Falcons
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons reportedly trade safety Jessie Bates to Jaguars for two draft picks
"The Jaguars bolstered their secondary one day before the NFL trade deadline, acquiring veteran safety Jessie Bates III from the Falcons, sources told ESPN.
"The Jaguars are loading up for the stretch run by adding former Pro Bowl safety Jessie Bates III in a trade with the Falcons.
"The Falcons traded Jesse Bates to the Jaguars and received, in return, a 2027 2nd-round pick and a 2028 5th-round pick.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsNov 9, 2026, 1:20 PMSurging Jaguars land former Pro Bowl safety in trade with Falcons
The Jaguars are loading up for the stretch run by adding former Pro Bowl safety Jessie Bates III in a trade with the Falcons.
- Yahoo SportsNov 9, 2026, 1:20 PMFalcons trade safety Jessie Bates to Jaguars for multiple draft picks
Falcons trade Pro Bowl safety Jessie Bates to Jaguars for multiple draft picks
- Yahoo SportsNov 9, 2026, 1:17 PMTrade grades for Jaguars-Falcons deal for Jessie Bates
Jessie Bates III is headed to the Jaguars in a deal with the Falcons. Let’s hand out some grades
- Yahoo SportsNov 9, 2026, 1:15 PMAll-Pro safety Jesse Bates being dealt: Time for a rebuild in Atlanta?
The Falcons traded Jesse Bates to the Jaguars and received, in return, a 2027 2nd-round pick and a 2028 5th-round pick.
- ESPNNov 9, 2026, 1:05 PMSources: Jaguars bolster secondary, land safety Bates in trade with Falcons
The Jaguars bolstered their secondary one day before the NFL trade deadline, acquiring veteran safety Jessie Bates III from the Falcons, sources told ESPN.
- Yahoo SportsNov 9, 2026, 1:01 PMFalcons reportedly trade safety Jessie Bates to Jaguars for two draft picks
Jessie Bates is reportedly on his way to the Jaguars.
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