The Jacksonville Jaguars acquired veteran defensive tackle Davon Godchaux from the New Orleans Saints on Monday, November 9, 2026, for a conditional 2028 sixth-round pick, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, according to USA Today.
The deal comes as Jacksonville searches for interior line depth following a season-ending quad injury to primary nose tackle DaVon Hamilton during Week 8 against the Indianapolis Colts. The Jaguars needed a defensive tackle and a safety. They got both in one day, landing Jessie Bates III from Atlanta and now Davon Godchaux from New Orleans,
Tom Pelissero wrote on X, according to Nbcsports.
Trade! The Saints are sending DT Davon Godchaux to the Jaguars, sources tell @ringer @netflixsports. pic.twitter.com/czxLcA5pfF
Godchaux is a 10-year veteran who entered the league as a fifth-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft out of LSU, playing for the Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots before joining the Saints in March 2025. He has appeared in eight games this season with five starts, recording 15 total tackles and one tackle for loss.
Before the trade materialized, the Jaguars were linked to defensive linemen Derrick Brown and Jalen Carter. Prior to those inquiries, the Jacksonville secondary also lost Eric Murray for the season due to an elbow issue, prompting the team to trade for safety Jessie Bates III from the Atlanta Falcons.
Godchaux joins a defensive front featuring interior lineman Arik Armstead. Godchaux and defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile previously overlapped during their time with the Miami Dolphins in the 2020 season.
Sources: The Jaguars are sending a 2028 6th-round pick to the Saints for DT Davon Godchaux. It could elevate to a 2027 6th-round pick if Jacksonville acquires one (via comp formula or another trade),
Jordan Schultz reported on X.
Sources: The #Jaguars are sending a 2028 6th-round pick to the #Saints for DT Davon Godchaux. It could elevate to a 2027 6th-round pick if Jacksonville acquires one (via comp formula or another trade) https://t.co/MMAsNIErSV
For New Orleans, parting with Godchaux clears snaps for younger interior linemen. Third-year pro Kristian Boyd and second-round rookie Christen Miller are positioned to see increased playing time. The Saints sit at a 3-5 record in the NFC South under general manager Mickey Loomis and head coach Kellen Moore, with Brandon Staley coordinating the defense.
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Trade summary, per @Schultz_Report: Jaguars get – DT Davon Godchaux Saints get – 2028 6th-round pick https://t.co/HAPLyj55Xs
The Jaguars needed a defensive tackle and a safety. They got both in one day, landing Jessie Bates III from Atlanta and now Davon Godchaux from New Orleans. https://t.co/WInsik1bAO
Compensation update: The Jaguars are getting DT Davon Godchaux and sending New Orleans a 2028 6th rounder that can turn into a 2027 6th if conditions are met, per source. @TheAthletic https://t.co/80f0fuV6mH
Comp update: The Saints are receiving a conditional 2028 6th-round pick that could turn into a 2027 sixth-round pick. Jacksonville currently does not have a 2027 6th, but it would go to New Orleans if the Jaguars eventually acquire one. https://t.co/gPe0uEcCpo
Comp update: The Saints are receiving a conditional 2028 6th-round pick that could turn into a 2027 sixth-round pick. Jacksonville currently does not have a 2027 6th, but it would go in New Orleans if the Jaguars eventually acquire one. https://t.co/gPe0uEdaeW
From @GMFB: The #Jaguars went all in, trading for #Falcons star S Jessie Bates III. pic.twitter.com/dOIQafOhe8
TRADE: Saints trading DT Davon Godchaux to the Jaguars. (via @CameronWolfe) pic.twitter.com/RstMWuJrZy
TRADE: Falcons sending safety Jessie Bates III to the Jaguars in exchange for a 2027 2nd-round pick and a 2028 5th-round pick. (via @AdamSchefter) pic.twitter.com/1ln8a4BOdv
We have agreed to terms on a trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars pic.twitter.com/TOJExrwjgZ