Jaguars Bench Newly Acquired Stars Jordan Davis and Jessie Bates for Week 10

The Jacksonville Jaguars will hold newly acquired defensive tackle Jordan Davis and safety Jessie Bates out of their upcoming Week 10 matchup against the Tennessee Titans. According to reports from Ryan O’Halloran, head coach Liam Coen explained that the primary reason for resting both players is that neither has experienced a bye week yet this season with their former teams.

While Davis and Bates will watch from the sidelines, newly acquired defensive tackle Davon Godchaux is cleared to play against the Titans. Coen noted that Godchaux is available because he already completed his bye week earlier this season while with the Saints.

Davis, a former Georgia standout and first-round pick by the Eagles in 2022, was traded to Jacksonville at the deadline for a first- and second-round selection. He has tallied 31 tackles and 1.5 sacks across nine games in 2026. Bates, a former second-round choice of the Bengals who later signed with the Falcons, arrived in Jacksonville via a deadline trade for a second- and fifth-round pick. He has accumulated 60 tackles, three forced fumbles, and an interception in nine appearances this year.

What to watch next: Monitor how Jacksonville adjusts its defensive rotation against Tennessee without two of its high-profile deadline additions.