Jaguars Acquire Davon Godchaux From Saints

The Jacksonville Jaguars acquired 31-year-old defensive tackle Davon Godchaux from the New Orleans Saints for a conditional sixth-round pick, expected to be in 2028 but able to become a 2027 pick if Jacksonville obtains another pick in that round. Godchaux is expected to help replace starting nose tackle DaVon Hamilton, who suffered a season-ending quad injury, and bolster a Jaguars defense pushing to contend in the AFC. The trade was Jacksonville’s second defensive addition Monday, following its acquisition of safety Jessie Bates III. Godchaux has 15 tackles and one tackle for loss in eight games this season, but his playing time in New Orleans had fallen as younger linemen Khristian Boyd and rookie Christen Miller received larger roles. The deal gives the 3-5 Saints draft compensation and room to develop their younger defensive linemen.