NEW ORLEANS — Former LSU and current Saints defensive tackle Davon Godchaux is leaving New Orleans, reports say. 

Godchaux has been traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars, The Ringer's Tom Pelissero reported Monday. 

Saints are trading DT Davon Godchaux to the Jaguars, as @TomPelissero reported. Jaguars now add Jessie Bates and Godchaux. https://t.co/jOWI7hRXRg

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 9, 2026

Godchaux, a Plaquemine native, played at LSU from 2014 to 2016 before being drafted by the Miami Dolphins, where he played until 2020. From 2021 to 2024, Godchaux played for the New England Patriots before spending two seasons with the Saints. 

During his NFL career, he has recorded 485 tackles and 5.5 sacks.