Jaguars Sit Jordan Davis and Jessie Bates III for Week 11 to Provide Bye Week

Newly acquired defensive tackle Jordan Davis and safety Jessie Bates III will miss Sunday's game against the Titans to ensure they receive a bye week.

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen announced Friday that defensive tackle Jordan Davis and safety Jessie Bates III will be held out of Sunday's game at Tennessee. The decision stems from the fact that neither player has had a bye week yet this season. Philadelphia, Davis's former team, has its bye this week, while Atlanta, where Bates previously played, has a bye scheduled for Week 11.

In contrast, defensive tackle Davon Godchaux will play against the Titans. Godchaux was acquired via trade from New Orleans on Monday alongside Davis and Bates, but he is eligible to participate because the Saints already had their bye in Week 8. Coen cited player safety and the need for the new acquisitions to learn the defensive system as primary reasons for the sideline stint.

The Jaguars finalized three separate trades on Monday to acquire the trio. The team sent a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick to the Eagles for Davis. To acquire Bates from the Falcons, Jacksonville traded a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick. Godchaux was obtained for a conditional 2027 sixth-round pick sent to the Saints.

Regarding the existing roster, running back Bhayshul Tuten is expected to play against Tennessee. Despite missing practice sessions on Wednesday and Thursday, Tuten returned to the field on Friday morning. The Jaguars are scheduled to face the Titans this Sunday following the Monday trade deadline activity.