Falcons reportedly trade safety Jessie Bates to Jaguars for two draft picks

The Atlanta Falcons have apparently made a decision on their status at the trade deadline. A day after falling to the Cincinnati Bengals 34-17 in Madrid, the Falcons reportedly traded safety Jessie Bates to the Jacksonville Jaguars for two draft picks, according to ESPN.

Jacksonville will give up a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick in exchange for Bates.

Trade: Falcons are sending former Pro Bowl safety Jessie Bates to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for a 2027 2nd-round pick and a 2028 5th-round pick, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/zsvYXRXj0P

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 9, 2026

Bates, 29, is in the midst of an excellent season. He has 60 tackles and three forced fumbles through nine games.

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