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While Davis and Bates will sit out the upcoming contest, fellow defensive tackle Davon Godchaux—who was also secured by the Jaguars in a trade on Monday—is cleared to play. Unlike his new teammates, Godchaux has already observed his bye week during the current season, allowing him to integrate into the lineup immediately.
Prioritizing player safety and system integration
Head coach
Coen noted that the primary goal is to place the players in a position to succeed while giving them sufficient time to learn the team's defensive system. The coaching staff deliberated on the matter throughout the week before finalizing the decision to rest the two players for the trip to Tennessee.
Recent roster overhaul and injury updates
The Jaguars executed a significant series of trades on Monday to bolster their roster. The acquisition of Davis from Philadelphia involved sending a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick to the Eagles. The deal for Bates saw the Jaguars part with a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick sent to Atlanta. Meanwhile, Godchaux was brought in from New Orleans in exchange for a conditional 2027 sixth-round pick.
The scheduling quirk arises because Philadelphia is currently on its bye week, while Atlanta is scheduled for a bye in Week 11. New Orleans, Godchaux’s previous team, already completed its bye week in Week 8. In addition to the roster news, Coach Coen provided a positive update regarding running back Bhayshul Tuten. Despite missing practice sessions on Wednesday and Thursday, Tuten is expected to participate in Friday's practice and is set to be available for the game against the Titans.
