The Jacksonville Jaguars are making moves.
After adding Pro Bowl safety Jessie Bates III through a trade with the Atlanta Falcons on Monday, the Jags continued to feed the frenzy with a move for New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Davon Godchaux and a blockbuster for Philadelphia Eagles DT Jordan Davis.
Davis was the biggest acquisition ahead of the NFL’s Tuesday trade deadline. The 6-2 Jaguars sent a 2027 first-rounder and a 2029 second-rounder to the 2-7 Eagles in the exchange.
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The contending Jaguars appeared keen on bolstering their defense ahead of a likely playoff run. Jacksonville has a three-game lead in a weak AFC South.
The Jaguars were especially keen to make the moves after losing their starting defensive tackle, DaVon Hamilton, to a season-ending injury. Moves for Godchaux and Davis will buoy their front in his absence.
Davis was the No. 13 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, selected 12 spots after his fellow Georgia product and new Jaguars teammate Travon Walker. The 26-year-old Davis recorded 193 tackles and 9 1/2 sacks across five seasons in Philadelphia.
Elsewhere across the league, the 5-4 Los Angeles Rams find themselves at the center of trade discussions. Former All-Pro receivers Davante Adams and Puka Nacua are sidelined indefinitely with injuries. To keep up with the defending champion Seattle Seahawks and the 7-1 San Francisco 49ers, the Rams could look to add another pass-catcher before the Tuesday afternoon deadline.
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