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The Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to acquire safety Jessie Bates from the Atlanta Falcons, according to NBC Sports. The move comes as Jacksonville deals with a season-ending elbow injury to Eric Murray and injury issues for Antonio Johnson.
Jaguars send two draft picks to Atlanta
Jacksonville will send a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick to the Falcons for Bates. NBC Sports also cited reports that Atlanta will pay most of his remaining salary to facilitate the trade.
Bates is in the final year of the four-year contract he signed with the Falcons in 2023.
Bates joins an injury-hit safety group
Murray’s elbow injury has ended his season, while Johnson has also dealt with injuries. Those setbacks provide the context for Jacksonville’s addition at safety after improving to 6-2 with Thursday’s win over the Baltimore Ravens.
Bates was named a second-team All-Pro for the third time in his career last season. In nine games this season, he has recorded 60 tackles, one interception, three forced fumbles, and a fumble return for a touchdown.
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Source: As reported by NBC Sports.
