Jaguars acquire defensive tackle Davon Godchaux from Saints

The Jacksonville Jaguars have acquired defensive tackle Davon Godchaux from the New Orleans Saints, according to Yahoo Sports. The trade was made in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick, which could be in 2027 or 2028 depending on conditions.

Godchaux, a 10-year NFL veteran, has played for the Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, and Saints. He has appeared in 145 games and is known as a run-stuffing defensive tackle. This season, he played in all eight games for the Saints, starting five and recording 15 tackles.

The Jaguars made the trade to address a need on their defensive line after a season-ending injury to defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton. The team currently holds a 6-2 record and sought to reinforce their defense with Godchaux's experience.

Godchaux was originally a fifth-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft and played college football at LSU. He has accumulated 487 tackles and 5.5 sacks over his career.

The trade marks the Saints' first deal before the NFL trade deadline, and the Jaguars' second trade on the deadline day, as reported by Yahoo Sports.

What we're watching: How Godchaux's addition will impact the Jaguars' defensive performance moving forward this season.