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NewsWPLG Local 10November 9, 2026Miami-Dade County

Atlanta Falcons trade safety Jessie Bates III to Jacksonville Jaguars for draft picks

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The Atlanta Falcons agreed to trade safety Jessie Bates III to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for a 2027 second-round draft pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick. Bates confirmed the move on social media on Monday ahead of the NFL trade deadline. The Jaguars add the veteran defensive player while contending for the top AFC playoff spot, as the Falcons enter the trade following a four-game losing streak.

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Why It Matters

The trade shifts an All-Pro defensive player with 60 tackles this season from a struggling 3-6 Atlanta roster to a 6-2 Jacksonville team contending for the top AFC playoff spot in exchange for future draft assets.

Key Facts

  • The Atlanta Falcons agreed to trade safety Jessie Bates III to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
  • The Falcons receive a 2027 second-round draft pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick in the deal.
  • Jessie Bates III confirmed the trade on his X social media account on Monday.
  • Bates recorded 60 tackles, three forced fumbles, one interception, and a 36-yard touchdown return for the Falcons this season.
  • Bates registered a career-high 14 tackles in the Falcons' 34-17 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in Madrid.
  • The Atlanta Falcons hold a 3-6 record after losing four of their last five games.
  • The Jacksonville Jaguars hold a 6-2 record and are contending for the top playoff spot in the AFC.
  • In nine NFL seasons, including five with Cincinnati, Bates has accumulated 28 interceptions and 14 forced fumbles.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationTennessee Titans“Upcoming opponent for the Jacksonville Jaguars”locationATLANTA“Location of the Associated Press report origination”PersonKevin Stefanski“First-year coach of the Atlanta Falcons”OrganizationCincinnati Bengals“Recent opponent of the Atlanta Falcons and Bates's former team”PersonMark Long“AP Sports Writer contributing to the report”PersonRobert Saleh“Tennessee Titans coach commenting on the trade”OrganizationAtlanta Falcons“NFL team trading safety Jessie Bates III”OrganizationJacksonville Jaguars“NFL team receiving Jessie Bates III in trade”PersonJessie Bates III“Veteran safety traded from Atlanta to Jacksonville”PersonTeresa Walker“Associated Press freelance writer contributing to the report”