The Jacksonville Jaguars acquired defensive tackle Davon Godchaux from the New Orleans Saints on Monday, completing their second trade of the day after landing safety Jessie Bates from the Atlanta Falcons earlier in the morning. The Jaguars will send a conditional 2028 sixth-round pick to New Orleans for Godchaux, according to multiple reports.
Godchaux appeared in all eight Saints games this season, making five starts before moving to a reserve role over the final three contests. He recorded 15 tackles and one tackle for loss during those appearances. The 2028 sixth-round pick is conditional, and the Jaguars will send a 2027 sixth-rounder to the Saints if they acquire one before the draft.
The acquisition addresses a roster need for Jacksonville, which lost defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton to a season-ending quad injury in Week 8. Godchaux, who is in his second season with the Saints, previously played for the New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins. He and Jaguars defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile were both with the Dolphins during the 2020 season.
The Bates trade earlier Monday sent a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round selection to Atlanta. The two moves represent significant additions to the Jacksonville defense as the team works to address multiple position needs.