Jacksonville Jaguars have acquired safety Jessie Bates from the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for draft picks, according to a report by Mark Schofield for SB Nation on November 9, 2026.
The trade sends the star safety to Jacksonville, bolstering their secondary, while Atlanta receives future draft capital. Specific details of the draft picks involved were not disclosed in the initial report.
Bates, a Pro Bowl-caliber safety, has been a key piece of the Falcons' defense. The move signals Jacksonville's commitment to improving their defensive backfield for the current season and beyond.
