Saints trade Davon Godchaux to Jaguars for conditional 2028 draft pick

The New Orleans Saints completed a trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars, sending defensive lineman Davon Godchaux in exchange for a conditional sixth-round draft pick, slated for 2028. Godchaux's playing time had decreased, and he hasn't exceeded 50% of defensive snaps since Week 12 of 2025. The move may open opportunities for younger players like Khristian Boyd and Christen Miller as the Saints seek to improve their ranked run defense. The trade saves the Saints $650,000 in salary but leaves them with a dead money hit of over $6 million in 2027. Experts graded the trade a B, suggesting a better pick than expected and the potential for increased playtime for younger talent.

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