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Jacksonville Jaguars: Land 31-Year-Old Run Stopper

Nairavoice · Nov 9, 2026 · 1 min read

The Jacksonville Jaguars were reportedly looking to add a defensive tackle ahead of the NFL Trade Deadline after a season-ending injury to a key contributor. DaVon Hamilton suffered a torn quad in Week 8 against the Indianapolis Colts. Hamilton, who enters a contract year, has been a strong force behind the league’s fifth-ranked run defense. This left the defensive tackle room very thin, with Arik Armstead, Ruke Orhorhoro, Matt Dickerson, and Albert Regis.

Jacksonville previously acquired one-time Pro Bowl and three-time Second-Team All-Pro safety Jessie Bates III from Atlanta in exchange for a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick. Bates enters a contract year, but the trade compensation suggests they may extend him before he hits the open market.

The Jacksonville Jaguars land a 31-year-old run stopper

According to Tom Pelissero of The Ringer and Netflix Sports, the Jaguars have acquired Davon Godchaux from the Saints. Per Jordan Schultz, the front office gave up a 2028 sixth-round pick that could turn into a 2027 sixth-round pick. Jacksonville will inherit a one-year, $650,000 contract, and Godchaux will become an unrestricted free agent next March unless something happens contractually. He is best known for his run-stopping ability rather than as a pass rusher, hence his 5.5 career sacks.

Trade! The Saints are sending DT Davon Godchaux to the Jaguars, sources tell @ringer @netflixsports. https://t.co/czxLcA5pfF

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 9, 2026

Godchaux has had a slow start to the 2026 season as the Saints have allowed the ninth-most rushing yards and the fourth-most rushing touchdowns. He has 15 tackles, one tackle for loss, nine stops, two pressures, zero quarterback hits, and zero sacks across eight games and five starts while averaging 30% of defensive snaps.