Jaguars agree to acquire Jessie Bates from Falcons, reports say
Jacksonville will send Atlanta a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick, according to multiple reports.
Jacksonville has agreed to a deal with Atlanta for safety Jessie Bates, multiple reports said. The Jaguars will give the Falcons two draft selections: a second-rounder in 2027 and a fifth-rounder in 2028.
The agreement comes as Jacksonville deals with injuries at safety. An elbow injury ended Eric Murray’s season, while Antonio Johnson has also had injury problems. The Jaguars reached 6-2 by beating the Ravens.
Through nine games this season, Bates has recorded 60 tackles and an interception. He has also forced three fumbles and scored a touchdown on a fumble return. Last season, he earned second-team All-Pro recognition for the third time in his career.
Bates signed a four-year deal with Atlanta in 2023 and is now in its final year. Reports also indicate that the Falcons will cover most of the salary he is still owed to help make the trade happen.
