On eve of deadline, Saints trade DT Davon Godchaux to Jaguars, reports say

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Saints defensive tackle Davon Godchaux was traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday (Nov. 9), according to multiple reports.

New Orleans dealt the veteran lineman for a conditional sixth-round pick in the 2028 NFL draft, which could turn into a sixth-round pick in the 2027 draft, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Jaguars currently are without a sixth-round pick in 2027, but would send such a pick to New Orleans if they eventually acquire one.

The move was made on the eve of the NFL’s trade deadline, which arrives Tuesday at 3 p.m. CST.

Comp update: The Saints are receiving a conditional 2028 6th-round pick that could turn into a 2027 sixth-round pick. Jacksonville currently does not have a 2027 6th, but it would go to New Orleans if the Jaguars eventually acquire one.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 9, 2026

Godchaux joins a Jacksonville team working hard to beef up its defense in anticipation of a long playoff run. The Jaguars (6-2) lead the AFC South and earlier Monday acquired standout safety Jessie Bates III in a trade with Atlanta.

The Saints enter this week tied with Carolina for first place in the NFC South, despite a 3-5 record. The teams meet Sunday (Nov. 15) in a noon game at Caesars Superdome.

Godchaux, 31, has been with the Saints since March 2025, when he was acquired in a trade with the New England Patriots. That deal marked a Louisiana homecoming for the 6-3, 330-pound defensive lineman who played at Plaquemine High School and LSU.

Godchaux has played in the Saints’ first eight games this season, contributing 15 tackles (five solo) and no sacks.

Godchaux was a fifth-round pick of the Miami Dolphins in the 2017 NFL draft.

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