The Jacksonville Jaguars made three moves ahead of Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline, acquiring safety Jessie Bates from the Atlanta Falcons, defensive tackle Jordan Davis from the Philadelphia Eagles and defensive tackle Davon Godchaux from the New Orleans Saints. Their first opportunity to play for Jacksonville comes Sunday in Week 10 against the Tennessee Titans—but Bates and Davis will have to wait.
## Is Jessie Bates Playing Today?
No. Bates is listed as out on Jacksonville’s final injury report. His designation is “NIR,” meaning non-injury related, rather than an injury.
## Is Jordan Davis Playing Today?
No. Davis is also listed as out with a non-injury-related designation. The Jaguars will not have either newcomer available against Tennessee.
## Why Aren’t Bates and Davis Playing?
Jacksonville is giving both players time to learn the team’s system and prepare for their new roles before taking the field. Head coach Liam Coen said the decision also reflects their workloads and the season’s schedule, with player safety and setting them up to succeed as priorities.
Davon Godchaux, the Jaguars’ other recent defensive-line acquisition, is expected to play Sunday. Jacksonville’s next game is at the New York Giants in Week 11, which is a likely opportunity for Bates and Davis to make their Jaguars debuts.
