Jags boost defense with 3 deals
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The Jacksonville Jaguars are making a Super Bowl push.
The Jaguars acquired defensive tackle Jordan Davis from the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, their last and most significant of three moves a day before the NFL trade deadline.
Jacksonville gave up a 2027 first-round draft pick and a 2029 second-rounder for Davis.
"Jordan's impact on the field can be felt on every down," Jaguars general manager James Gladstone said in a statement. "This is a well-rounded premier player and person."
The Jaguars (6-2), who have won five of six games, believe they have a shot at the No. 1 seed in the AFC and a chance to make the franchise's first Super Bowl.
They also traded for Atlanta safety Jessie Bates III and for New Orleans defensive tackle Davon Godchaux. Jacksonville gave up a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 fifth-rounder for Bates, and a 2028 sixth-rounder that could be elevated to a 2027 sixth-rounder.
So that's six future picks to help the team win now. The Jaguars also have one of the AFC's easiest remaining schedules, which begins Sunday at Tennessee (1-7).
Mahomes day-to-day
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is considered day to day after hurting his throwing elbow while he was getting strip-sacked by David Bailey late in the first half of Kansas City's 35-12 rout of the Jets, coach Andy Reid said Monday.
Mahomes was sacked twice by Bailey in a three-play stretch Sunday. On the second one, the Jets' edger rusher chopped down on the elbow of Mahomes, causing the ball to squirt free for a fumble and leaving the two-time MVP's arm dangling at his side.
Mahomes was examined on the sideline but was able to return to the game the next time Kansas City had the ball.
"It was more positive than negative news on Patrick," Reid told local reporters on a Zoom call Monday. "It looks like it's just a matter of rehabbing there, and getting rid of some of the soreness, and we'll just see where it goes from there."
The Chiefs (6-2) visit the Falcons (3-6) on Sunday.
Aiyuk returns
Receiver Brandon Aiyuk has been reinstated to the San Francisco 49ers by the NFL after leaving the team a year ago.
The league removed Aiyuk from the reserve/left squad list and gave the 49ers a two-game exemption before they need to add him to the 53-man roster. Aiyuk had submitted his request for reinstatement after hiring Drew Rosenhaus as his agent.
He met with the 49ers last week as part of his attempt to get back into the NFL. The Niners have said they have no plans to play Aiyuk again and could either trade him before Tuesday's deadline or release him before the two-game exemption expires.
Injuries mounting
LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Rams' offense has relied on just two wide receivers more heavily than just about any good NFL team over the past two seasons.
Both of those wide receivers are now out indefinitely with injuries, and the Rams' Super Bowl dreams have also taken a devastating blow.
All-Pro Puka Nacua will be sidelined for at least a month after he sprained ligaments in his right knee and big toe on the final offensive snap of the Rams' 20-13 victory over the Washington Commanders on Sunday. He is likely headed to injured reserve to join Davante Adams, who has no set return date after incurring a noncontact hamstring injury last month.