Atlanta Falcons Trade Jessie Bates III to Jacksonville Jaguars for Draft Picks
The Atlanta Falcons have traded veteran safety Jessie Bates III to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for two draft picks.
Terre Haute, IN, November 9, 2026 —
The Atlanta Falcons have completed a trade, sending veteran safety Jessie Bates III to the Jacksonville Jaguars. In return for the player, the Falcons will receive two draft picks.
Specific details regarding the nature of the draft picks, such as the round or year they are associated with, were not immediately available. Similarly, information regarding the contract status of Jessie Bates III or any specific motivations behind the trade were not disclosed in the provided summary. The transaction marks a significant move for both franchises as they continue to shape their rosters. Bates III, a veteran presence in the secondary, will now join the Jaguars.
Story summarized from the original created by CHARLES ODUM, Associated Press on www.mywabashvalley.com, see more information here.
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