Jaguars to trade for Saints' 10th-year DT to pair with Jessie Bates' deal

Jaguars to trade for Saints' 10th-year DT to pair with Jessie Bates' deal originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Jacksonville Jaguars , coming out of the team's Week 9 win over the Baltimore Ravens , had two clear needs: defensive tackle and safety. On Monday morning, one day before NFL trade deadline day, the Jaguars made a huge move, acquiring Jessie Bates from the Atlanta Falcons to fill their safety need. Next up: defensive tackle. According to The Ringer's Tom Pelissero, the Jaguars have made a move for a DT, reportedly acquiring 10-year veteran Davon Godchaux from the New Orleans Saints . Jaguars reportedly trade for Davon Godchaux from Saints "Trade! The Saints are sending DT Davon Godchaux to the Jaguars, sources tell @ringer @netflixsports," Pelissero reported Monday. The Jaguars needed more interior defensive line help this season, and they've made their move to acquire some help by adding Godchaux to their defensive front. He's a much cheaper option than someone like Derrick Brown, Jalen Carter, or even Moro Ojomo. As a veteran in his 10th NFL season, Godchaux is significantly cheaper to acquire. According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz , the Jaguars are sending a 2028 sixth-round pick for Godchaux. That selection could turn into a 2027 sixth-rounder if the Jaguars get one via the compensatory pick formula or in another trade. MORE :  Jaguars reportedly acquiring Falcons' Pro Bowl safety in major trade Godchaux is 31 years old and is playing in his second season with the Saints after spending four years with the New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins since being drafted in the fifth round in 2017. He has only 5.5 sacks in his NFL career and hasn't had a sack since the 2022 season. But he's a veteran presence to help boost the depth chart, one that's been tested this season, especially following the DaVon Hamilton injury. The Jaguars needed defensive tackle help and are getting it with Godchaux. But they might still be in the market for DT help, as they were already in the market for a DT before Hamilton was out for the rest of the year. Jacksonville might not be done. More NFL news: Mike Vrabel gives blunt assessment of Christian Gonzalez's struggles Why Chargers’ nightmarish winless streak might soon be over Browns coach answers whether Shedeur Sanders will get a chance to start again Eagles’ Braden Mann boots punt not seen in over 20 years Myles Garrett shows Rams why they traded for him in return vs. Commanders