Atlanta Falcons Trade Safety Jessie Bates III to Jacksonville Jaguars
The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to trade veteran safety Jessie Bates III to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for two draft picks.
Wichita Falls & Lawton, TX, November 9, 2026 — The Atlanta Falcons have reached an agreement to trade veteran safety Jessie Bates III to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The deal will send Bates to Jacksonville in exchange for two future draft picks. The specifics of the draft picks involved in the trade were not immediately disclosed.
Jessie Bates III, a prominent player in the league, has been a key defensive component for the Falcons. His departure marks a significant move for the team’s secondary.
The Jacksonville Jaguars, looking to bolster their defensive roster, will acquire Bates’s experience and playmaking abilities. This acquisition could be a strategic enhancement for their upcoming season.
The terms of the trade, specifically the nature and round of the two draft picks, are pending official announcement. Information regarding any further player movement or contractual details associated with the trade has not been made public.
Story summarized from the original created by CHARLES ODUM, Associated Press on www.texomashomepage.com, see more information here.
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