Jaguars Acquire Three Defensive Players

The Jacksonville Jaguars strengthened their defense with three trades, acquiring safety Jessie Bates III from Atlanta and defensive tackles Jordan Davis from Philadelphia and Davon Godchaux from New Orleans. The additions came as the 6-2 Jaguars emphasized that they must keep improving if they want to become a great team, not merely a good one. Bates, a three-time All-Pro, joined a young safety group and spent his first days in Jacksonville learning the defensive system ahead of the game against Tennessee.