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Saints’ Davon Godchaux trade can finally unleash Christen Miller

The New Orleans Saints' decision to trade Davon Godchaux to the Jacksonville Jaguars could free up more snaps for rookie Christen Miller.

By Mike Luciano · Who Dat Dish

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 7:03 PM

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Writer Mike Luciano argues Davon Godchaux's trade to Jacksonville allows rookie Christen Miller to take on a larger role.
The New Orleans Saints traded defensive tackle Davon Godchaux to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a future sixth-round pick.
Jacksonville acquired Godchaux to address defensive line depth following a season-ending injury to DaVon Hamilton.

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Writer Mike Luciano argues that trading veteran defensive tackle Davon Godchaux to the Jacksonville Jaguars clears the path for rookie Christen Miller to earn playing time. The New Orleans Saints traded Godchaux in exchange for a conditional future sixth-round draft pick after Jacksonville lost defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton to a season-ending injury.

Miller was selected with the No. 42 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft but has appeared in only four games this season. Luciano views the trade as an overdue opportunity for head coach Kellen Moore and defensive coordinator Brandon Staley to rely on Miller's run-stopping abilities.

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