JAGUARS LAND SAFETY JESSIE BATES III IN TRADE WITH FALCONS

The Jacksonville Jaguars are loading up on defense ahead of Tuesday's NFL trade deadline. The team acquired veteran safety Jessie Bates from the Atlanta Falcons Monday morning in exchange for a 2027 second-round pick and 2028 fifth-round pick, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported.

Bates is a one-time Pro Bowler and three-time second team All-Pro. He began his career with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2018 and spent five years with them before signing with the Falcons in 2023. During his Falcons tenure, he started every game across three-plus seasons while totaling 14 interceptions, 11 forced fumbles and 392 tackles.

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