In a move announced on Monday, the Philadelphia Eagles sent 26‑year‑old defensive tackle Jordan Davis to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The trade brings the Eagles a first‑round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft and a second‑round pick in the 2029 draft.
Background on Davis and the deal
Davis, a former team captain and a key piece of the Eagles’ top‑ranked 2024 Super Bowl‑winning defense, was signed to a three‑year, $78 million extension eight months ago, making him the tenth‑highest‑paid interior defensive lineman in the league. He entered the season after a Pro Bowl‑caliber 2025 campaign, but his production has slipped, recording only half a sack, no tackles for loss and two quarterback hits in the first eight weeks.
Last season, Davis posted 4½ sacks, six pass deflections, nine tackles for loss and six quarterback hits, and he contributed a blocked field goal and a touchdown return in a Week 3 victory over the Rams.
Impact on Philadelphia’s roster
The trade frees up salary‑cap space that allows the Eagles to keep fellow interior lineman Moro Ojomo, who likely would have been unaffordable with Davis on the roster. The team also retains Jalen Carter, Davis’s college teammate and close friend, who signed a four‑year, $152 million contract in July.
With Davis now in Jacksonville, the Eagles’ interior defensive line will consist of Carter, Ojomo, Byron Young and Ty Robinson. Practice‑squad players Zion Wilson (East Carolina) and Gabe Hall also remain in the organization.
Draft capital and future outlook
Philadelphia now holds ten first‑ or second‑round selections over the next three drafts. The club has two first‑round picks in 2027 (its own and the Jaguars’), two first‑rounders in 2028 (its own and a pick from the A.J. Brown trade), its own second‑round pick in 2027, and two second‑rounders in 2028 (its own and a pick from the Cam Jurgens deal). In 2029, the Eagles retain its own first‑ and second‑round picks plus the Jaguars’ second‑rounder.
The Eagles are currently 2‑7, enduring a seven‑game losing streak and sitting at the bottom of the NFC East. The influx of draft assets is intended to accelerate the team’s rebuild and give General Manager Howie Roseman flexibility to add talent.
Comments from both clubs
“We are extremely grateful to Jordan for his contributions to our team on the field and in the Philadelphia community since we drafted him five years ago,” the Eagles said in an unattributed statement. “He has been a key contributor to our team culture and on‑field success, which included two Super Bowl appearances and a World Championship in 2024. His growth and development as both a player and a leader are a testament to his hard work and character. We wish Jordan nothing but continued success.”
Jaguars general manager James Gladstone added, “Jordan’s impact on the field can be felt on every down. This is a well‑rounded premier player and person. We’re excited to add him to the team.”
Career statistics
In 73 games with Philadelphia, Davis has recorded 9½ sacks, 11 pass breakups, 17 tackles for loss, 15 quarterback hits, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and 193 total tackles. He also posted two sacks, two tackles for loss and two quarterback hits in the 2024 postseason. Davis is the only Eagle to start all 60 regular‑season games since the 2022 opening day, joining Jake Elliott and Kelee Ringo in that durability streak.
Original reporting: NBC Connecticut (Hartford) — read the source article.
