Jacksonville has found its newest safety.

The Jaguars traded for veteran Jessie Bates III and sent a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick to the Atlanta Falcons, according to ESPN.

Bates has spent the last four seasons in Atlanta following five years with the Cincinnati Bengals. He was named to the Pro Bowl in 2023 and is a three-time second-team All-Pro.

He has 28 interceptions, 14 forced fumbles and 870 total tackles over his nine-year career. Bates’ Pro Football Focus grade of 84.1 is fourth of 99 safeties in the NFL.

Jacksonville acquired Bates on Monday morning, a day out from the NFL trade deadline. The Jaguars looked to add depth in the secondary after dealing with injuries throughout the season. They placed safety Eric Murray on injured reserve ahead of Week 9. Cornerback Montaric Brown has been dealing with a lingering hamstring issue, and both Jarrian Jones and Antonio Johnson have faced ankle problems in recent weeks.

Bates’ most productive season came in his first with the Falcons in 2023. He reeled in six interceptions and added 132 tackles that season. Bates also has a Super Bowl appearance under his belt, helping the Bengals reach Super Bowl LVI in the 2021 season.

Bates is in the final year of a four-year, $64 million contract and will join a Jaguars defense that ranked first in the league in run defense prior to the Thursday night win against the Baltimore Ravens. Jacksonville now ranks No. 5 after giving up 172 rushing yards in prime time. It stands at No. 22 in pass defense, allowing 228 yards per game, and Bates will look to bolster the secondary heading into Week 10.

Jacksonville and general manager James Gladstone have until the trade deadline Tuesday at 4 p.m. to make additional moves.