Jaguars trade DT Maason Smith to Falcons for DT Ruke Orhorhoro
Jacksonville has its first trade of the 2026 offseason.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 23: Ruke Orhorhoro #98 of the Atlanta Falcons runs across the field during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on November 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Jacksonville Jaguars’ first trade of the 2026 offseason is officially in the books! The Jaguars and Atlanta Falcons have exchanged third-year defensive tackles.
Ruke Orhorhoro (Oh-row-row-row), the 35th overall pick in 2024, is now headed to Duval. Maason Smith, the 48th pick in the same draft class, is en route to the ATL. Over the past two years, Smith totaled 32 tackles and 3 sacks across 24 regular season games (7 starts).
Orhorhoro accrued 36 tackles and 3. 5 sacks over 25 games (8 starts). Ruke: 35th overall pick in 2024.
706 career defensive snaps over two seasons Maason: 48th overall pick in 2024. 656 career defensive snaps over two seasons Both players could use fresh starts https://t. co/VTe88Mp6WH — Benjamin Solak (@BenjaminSolak) April 17, 2026 Off rip, this looks like a win for Jacksonville.