Jaguars Hold Bates and Davis Out Against Titans

Coen said the Jaguars are keeping safety Jessie Bates III and defensive lineman Jordan Davis out of their first game with the team because neither has had a bye week this season. Jacksonville has already had its bye, and the extra week will give the players time to learn the playbook while managing their workload, he said on November 13. Defensive tackle Davon Godchaux, another deadline acquisition, is set to play against the Titans after having his bye with New Orleans.

Jacksonville sent Atlanta a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick for Bates, who has one interception, three forced fumbles and 60 tackles through nine games. One season remains on his contract, and he is expected to strengthen a safety group that has used several players this season.

In exchange for Davis, Jacksonville sent Philadelphia a 2027 first-round selection and a 2029 second-round pick. He has 31 tackles, 1.5 sacks, three quarterback hits and two stops behind the line of scrimmage this season, playing 52% of the Eagles’ snaps. He is under a three-year, $78 million extension signed this offseason and joins a defensive line that recently lost DaVon Hamilton to a significant injury.

Bates and Davis are expected to debut against the Giants in Week 11. Jacksonville is 6-2 after beating Baltimore last week, and the team is prioritizing the longer season over having the two newcomers available against Tennessee.