The Jacksonville Jaguars acquired defensive nose Davon Godchaux, defensive tackle Jordan Davis, and safety Jessie Bates III on the eve of the trade deadline. They had two roster spots open after placing defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton and safety Eric Murray on Injured Reserve, so they didn't have to make any roster moves when they first acquired Godchaux and Bates. However, they suddenly needed one after trading for Davis. They just freed up one.
Not long after the trade deadline, the Jags announced that they've waived cornerback Alijah Huzzie. They originally poached him from the Houston Texans practice squad and signed him to their active roster in early October. At the time, Jacksonville was dealing with injuries at corner, so the 2025 undrafted free agent provided valuable depth.
However, Huzzie only got playing time in the loss to the Houston Texans. After the arrival of Davis, Godchaux, and Bates, he became the odd man out.
Why the Jaguars moved on from Alijah Huzzie
The truth is that it all came down to math. Alijah Huzzie wasn't getting much playing time, and with fellow cornerback Jaylon Jones becoming the primary backup at the position, the Jags simply no longer had room for Huzzie. But if Jacksonville hadn't traded for Jordan Davis, he would have stayed in Duval.
The silver lining is that any teams interested in cornerback help could give Huzzie a chance if they claim him off waivers. So in a way, the Jaguars did him right by moving on from him.
And that's the thing, even though the Jags haven't been great at defending the pass this season, they aren't in dire need of cornerback help. Instead, Jacksonville focused on addressing the interior defensive line and the safety position.
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The Jaguars won't be making any further moves for the moment
After a busy trade deadline, don't expect the Jaguars to make any further moves. Based on the report that they were targeting defensive end Will McDonald IV, it's fair to assume that they would've wanted to bolster the pass rush, but that ship has sailed. Their best option is to wait for B.J. Green II to return from the Injured Reserve.
Other than that, Jacksonville must feel good about the state of the defense at all three levels. The same is true about the offense. They didn't make any big tweaks. In fact, they could have traded Brian Thomas Jr. if they had wanted to, but didn't, so their roster will more or less remain the same the remainder of the year.
Sure, the team's brass could make a signing or promote someone from the practice squad if the injury bug strikes, but don't expect a big signing — there aren't many appealing options in the open market — and trades are no longer possible until the new league year starts in 2027.
Having said that, by trading for Jordan Davis, Davon Godchaux, and Jessie Bates III, the Jags did more than enough to bolster their chances to make a Super Bowl push.
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