The Jacksonville Jaguars are securing additional safety depth ahead of the NFL trade deadline.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Jaguars have agreed to trade for safety Jessie Bates from the Atlanta Falcons, sending a 2027 second‑round selection and a 2028 fifth‑round selection to Atlanta in exchange.
Bates has recorded 30 interceptions and 46 pass breakups during his career since joining the league in 2018.
He signed with Atlanta in 2023 and started every game, appearing in all 60 contests. Bates is a one‑time Pro Bowl selection and a three‑time second‑team All‑Pro.
Bates will become a free agent in the upcoming offseason.
Injuries have affected the safety group this season, with Caleb Ransaw placed on injured reserve after Week 4 and Eric Murray sustaining a season‑ending elbow injury in Week 8 versus the Colts.