Jacksonville, Fla. – In a decisive move ahead of the NFL trade deadline, the Jacksonville Jaguars secured defensive tackle Jordan Davis from the Philadelphia Eagles. The Jaguars sent a 2027 first‑round selection and a 2029 second‑round selection to Philadelphia in exchange for the 26‑year‑old Davis, who was the No. 13 overall pick in the 2022 draft.
Addressing a key defensive need
The trade comes after the Jaguars lost nose tackle DaVon Hamilton to a season‑ending quad injury during their Week 8 win over the Indianapolis Colts. Hamilton had anchored a run defense that was ranked No. 1 in the league at the time of his injury. Jaguars general manager James Gladstone said, “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.”
Jordan Davis’ recent performance
Davis, a 6‑foot‑6, 336‑pound interior lineman, has recorded 193 tackles (17 for loss), 9.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one recovery over four seasons with the Eagles. After a career‑high 2025 season—4.5 sacks, nine tackles for loss, six quarterback hits, 72 tackles and six passes defensed—his 2026 production has slowed to 1.5 sacks and 31 tackles in nine games. He has missed time due to an ankle issue and a lingering hand problem but has remained on the active roster.
Additional Jaguars moves
The Davis trade caps a busy day for Jacksonville. Earlier, the Jaguars acquired safety Jessie Bates III from the Atlanta Falcons for a 2027 second‑round pick and a 2028 fifth‑round pick. Bates, a 29‑year‑old Pro Bowl safety, signed a four‑year, $64 million contract and will replace injured starter Eric Murray, who is out with an elbow injury. Jacksonville also sent a conditional 2028 sixth‑round pick to the New Orleans Saints for defensive tackle Davon Godchaux; the pick could become a 2027 sixth‑rounder if certain conditions are met.
Team outlook
Despite a 2‑7 record and a seven‑game losing streak, the Jaguars remain competitive in turnover ratio, leading the league with a +9 margin and ranking third in interceptions (11). Adding Davis is intended to shore up the run defense, which gave up 172 yards to the Baltimore Ravens in the first game without Hamilton.
Eagles’ position
Philadelphia, now holding ten picks in the first two rounds of the next three drafts, can pursue a contract extension with defensive tackle Moro Ojomo, who was previously expected to stay. Ojomo will join Jalen Carter, who received a four‑year, $152 million extension this summer.
Looking ahead
The NFL trade deadline is 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Jacksonville’s front office hopes the acquisitions of Davis, Bates and Godchaux will provide the depth and talent needed to finish the season strong and position the team for a playoff push next year.
Original reporting: Allentown News – 6abc Philadelphia — read the source article.
