JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The dust has settled from the NFL Trade Deadline, and the Jacksonville Jaguars are set to be back on the field in just a few days.

The Jaguars are set to visit the Tennessee Titans in Week 10, and there is certainly a buzz around the game after the Jaguars' busy week of trades, even with Jessie Bates III and Jordan Davis set to miss the game.

In this week's Jaguars mailbag, we take a look at the fallout from the trades, what is ahead for the team, and much more.

Re: Godchaux Trade

Did the Jags give up a 2026 or 2027 6th round pick? pic.twitter.com/sejPorIAPR

— Rasta Jag (@Jah4Jags) November 13, 2026

A: It is honestly a really interesting trade because I am not sure I have ever seen this kind of condition in a trade? It is a 2028 6th-round pick if the Jaguars do not end up getting a 2027 6th-round pick ... but the Jaguars are expected to get a sixth-round pick in the compensatory draft pick formula before next April. So, it is bascially going to be a sixth-round pick.

Do you think without D-Ham going down for the season they still make as big a splash as they did with Davis for say an Edge or true 3T DT, or did they just happen to find their player due to the injury need and who was actually made available aligning?

— Couch (@BCBCouch) November 12, 2026

A: This is my take, and it is just a gut take: I think we can now say that the Jaguars were never going to leave this year's deadline with their first-round pick. They crave the trades. They yearn for the trades. Their stance is that they value picks, because it can help them year-round. They have made 12 trades not counting draft-day trades since the start of 2025. I think they were going to make a blockbuster even before the Davon Hamilton deal, though I am sure that still played a factor.

Everyone says Jordan Davis is a big-time run stuffer. And while that was his primary job in Philly, doesn't he possess pass rush abilities that could be just as needed in the interior?

— Terrence Hayes (@TerrenceLHayes) November 13, 2026

A: There are a few layers to this. The way the Eagles used Davis was certainly as an early-down player. He was asked to hold the line of scrimmage and two-gap and react to blocks than he was asked to simply get upfield. With that said, he also did have his fair share of snaps at three-technique with the Eagles. There were chances for him to cash-in on production as a pass-rusher, and he did take advantage of those chances during his breakout 2025 season. I do think Davis has plenty of physical traits to suggest he has not yet had his talent tapped into. I think the Jaguars will let him play on more third downs than the Eagles did, though, which could be what he really needs. The Jaguars need him and BJ Green to make an impact there.

Now is anything missing from the Jags roster?

— Ed Helinski 🇺🇸🇵🇱 🌴 (@MrEd315) November 12, 2026

I think every team still has weaknesses. There is no juggernaut with a flawless team this year, though the Jaguars are maybe the closest thing through nine weeks. The Jaguars' offensive line has played mostly-well as a unit, but it will be a group that continues to get tested. They play a few disruptive edge rushers over the next three weeks before Jeffery Simmons after that, which should give us a barometer of where they are really at.

how does the addition of Jessie Bates change the likelihood of keeping Parker? and which player is a better candidate for the franchise tag if it comes to that?

— RTJ (@RealTalkJaguar) November 13, 2026

I don't think it changes it that much, honestly. The Jaguars have been in the business of keeping their core pieces since the start of the 2025 offseason, and I think Washington is one of those pieces like Travon Walker was last season, and others before him. There are a few other guys who I could see walking, but Washington is not one of them. It would be more expensive to do for Washington, which could give them even more motivation to get him signed in the event they have to tag Jessie Bates.

Who is the 3rd safety now when Bates and Johnson are active: Merriweather or Lane?

Will Huskey return to being inactive each week?

— WildcatZed (@WildcatZed) November 12, 2026

I think Rayuan Lane, who I believe is going to start against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday now that we know Jessie Bates isn't going to play. Lane has done some good things for the Jaguars this season and they certainly view him as more than just a special teams player. I think once Bates is in the lineup, the safety depth chart will have Lane at the No. 3 spot, Kaevon Merriweather at the No. 4 spot, and Jalen Huskey likely inactive like he was earlier in the season. This room has played well since the injuries hit, and they deserve another week in the sun in Week 10.

What's the transition period for Bates to fully understand the playbook/make calls in the backend. He's known as one of the smartest players in the NFL, but when would he be comfortable enough to translate what he sees, with his years of experience, to the other, younger DBs?

— Pelayo XLIV (@EnriqueGMas1) November 12, 2026

I think we will see Bates step into that kind of role very quickly. It might not take much time for him to step up as the true leader and voice of the unit; Jakobi Meyers made an impression at wide receiver in that same fashion a year ago. I think we will see his impact made on the rest of the younger secondary as early as Week 11 against the New York Giants.

Can Godchaux and Davis play DT at the same time, sparing some Armstead early down reps with the hope that he’s more efficient as a pass rusher? If not, how do you see the DT rotation playing out? Maybe Godchaux gets some reps against the run to give Davis some on 3rd down?

— Jaxson De Ville (@JaxonDeVille) November 13, 2026

I absolutely think so. I think both guys can play both three-technique and nose tackle in the Jaguars' defense on early downs, something the Jaguars have done with their defensive tackles even before the Davon Hamilton injury. I think you will see Davis and Godchaux lead the way at the nose tackle spot, but they can also use them interchangbly with Arik Armstead, Ruke Orhorhoro, and Matt Dickerson.

Aside from an injury, what could derail the team from a deep playoff run? I would say the play of the CBs not named Travis Hunter; what about you?

— Art (@Kick_Rocks_007) November 12, 2026

A: The offensive line against an elite front. Them against the Denver Broncos' front would be a ... matchup to watch.

Let’s say the Jags make the playoffs and get a high seed. Who’s the one wildcard team you don’t want to see and why is it the Texans?

— Cleatwood (@Cleatwood1) November 12, 2026

I would take the Jaguars against any of the other teams in the AFC right now. I think my answer though is Buffalo, just because of Josh Allen and what he can do to a team when he gets on a roll like he did a year ago. Houston is close due to CJ Stroud and a defense that I believe is still talented. The Bengals and Broncos are on the same tier, but for opposite reasons. The Bengals have a great offense but I think the Jaguars can get after their defense. The Broncos have a great defense, but I think the Jaguars can get after their offense.

Who do you think the Jags will let walk in free agency to keep their compensatory strategy going this offseason?

— Jabbathehuff (@jabbathehuff) November 12, 2026

A: I think Arik Armstead and Ezra Cleveland are the locks. Davon Hamilton is one to at least consider with the future of the nose tackle spot clearly being spearheaded by Jordan Davis moving forward. Antonio Johnson and Ventrell Miller are two I am torn on. I could see them coming back like Montaric Brown did, but it might depend on the price tag.

Is there any realistic scenario where Camp stays?

— Jaxson De Ville (@JaxonDeVille) November 13, 2026

Realistic? Sure. I think Anthony Campanile has deserved a shot to be one of the league's top head coach candidates in 2027 no matter how the rest of this season plays out. I also think teams are so into the mindset of hiring offensive coaches that I am not sure if there will be the perfect fit for Campanile quite yet. I think there is a chance he stays because of this reason, while I think the odds are smaller for offensive coordinator Grant Udinski. For example, I do not agree with it but it feels like the New York Jets would be hard-pressed to hire another first-year head coach with a defensive background after the Saleh-Glenn back-to-back attempts.

What will it take for the media to realize that Gladstone isn’t going to follow the typical GM protocol and stop calling every move he does a disaster despite it working very well so far?

— Vail 🐆 (@SaveMyLiver) November 12, 2026

A: It is not going to happen. They are not going to be called the "winners" of trades because of the unique way they operate when it comes to dealing picks. As long as the Jaguars move the way they have been moving, they are going to get flak from the public and the media. There are still people who think the Travis Hunter move was a mistake. Does anyone who watches the Jaguars each week think there is any argument for that? My suggestion is to simply ... stop caring. It is much easier said than done. I know. I am a poster at heart. But the respect isn't coming, as Liam Coen has said before. So, it might be time to stop expecting it, and just enjoy the wins.

Does DHam get a big contract somewhere else? Obviously we want to keep him, but I’m sure front office isn’t willing to pay too much

— Duuuuuuuuuuukes (@DukesByAMillion) November 12, 2026

A: I am not so sure. He was much more valuable to the Jaguars than he was to any other team before his injury. That is not a knock, but it is instead just the reality that the Jaguars knew he was the perfect fit for them on and off the field. After his injury, I think the Jaguars could bring him back on a relatively reasonable deal. As of right now, that is what I think will happen. I do not think it is time to rule Hamilton out for the future.

I know Parker is a must, but it really feels like Ventrell and Antonio Johnson are must resigns too. How likely do you think it is to get back all three? And hopefully Bates

— Bryan (@bryan_w74) November 12, 2026

A: I think it is unlikely all three come back, honestly. The Jaguars need to let someone leave in free agency in order to get some compensatory picks, but I would be surprised if that player is Parker Washington. I think Washington and Jessie Bates are on the Week 1 roster next season, at least as of now. Report back later on this front.

How likely is it that Mekari and Ransaw return off IR before the end of the season and contribute in the playoffs?

Did Matt Dickerson regress significantly this season? It sounded like the jags felt comfortable with him as a contributor on the defensive line post training camp

— Ben Vitello (@B_Vitello) November 12, 2026

A: I have seen Patrick Mekari working to the side with the training staff at practice in recent weeks, which is a good sign that he should at least be available sooner rather than later. I have not seen Ransaw doing the same. Ransaw seems like a who knows at this point, while Mekari should give them some depth down the stretch.

As for Dickerson, I think he is having a better year this season than a year ago. He just isn't really an impact starter, so it makes sense that the Jaguars took swings at the nose tackle spot to make sure they can properly replace Davon Hamilton. Dickerson is a solid part of their rotation, and I do not think it is a knock on his game that they did not look to him as the only replacement for Hamilton.

Are we winning it all

— Gilbert (@GilbertJ0bst0p) November 12, 2026

A: The Jaguars will win a Super Bowl within the next two seasons is my post-trade deadline #BigTake.