Report: Jaguars acquire Pro Bowl safety Jessie Bates from Falcons in exchange for draft picks

The Jacksonville Jaguars have entered into a trade with the Atlanta Falcon, ESPN’s Adam Schefter posted on X Monday morning. The trade is reported to send Falcons Pro Bowl safety Jessi Bates to Jacksonville in exchange for a 2027 2nd-round pick and a 2028 5th-round pick.

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Trade: Falcons are sending former Pro Bowl safety Jessie Bates to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for a 2027 2nd-round pick and a 2028 5th-round pick, sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/zsvYXRXj0P

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 9, 2026

Bates 28 career interceptions would be two behind Rashean Mathis for Jags franchise best - he has one pick this season and also one fumble recovery.

— Brent Martineau (@BrentASJax) November 9, 2026

Bates has been a very durable player in his career - only missing a few games. He's a 3x 2nd team All-Pro - legit big time move for the Jaguars to get the 29 year old.

— Brent Martineau (@BrentASJax) November 9, 2026

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