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Jaguars Acquire Jordan Davis in Blockbuster Trade with Eagles
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In Short: The Jacksonville Jaguars bolstered their defense with a blockbuster trade on Monday, acquiring Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis in exchange for a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick.
The Jacksonville Jaguars bolstered their defense with a blockbuster trade on Monday, acquiring Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis in exchange for a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick. Davis, a 26-year-old defensive tackle, was the 13th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft and a starter on the Eagles' Super Bowl LIX title team in the 2024 season.
Davis, who stands at 6-feet-6-inches tall and weighs 336 pounds, has 193 tackles (17 for loss), 9.5 sacks, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery in four-plus seasons with the Eagles. The Eagles signed Davis to a three-year, $78 million contract extension ($64.4 million guaranteed) in March, which the Jaguars do not have to worry about in the long term.
The trade comes as the Jaguars, currently leading the AFC South with a 6-2 record, are looking to capitalize on a wide-open Super Bowl race. The team has already made two other major trades on Monday, acquiring Atlanta Falcons Pro Bowl safety Jessie Bates III and New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Davon Godchaux.
The Eagles, on the other hand, are pulling back and trying to better set up their future. Davis was the first Eagles first-round pick Howie Roseman has traded since Carson Wentz to the Commanders after the 2020 season. Davis played 84 percent of the defensive snaps this season, and the Eagles are grateful for his contributions.
The Jaguars' defense was already one of the best in the league, ranking first in run defense by EPA per rush allowed and third in defense against the pass by EPA per pass allowed. However, interior pass rush had been one of the defense's weaknesses the past two seasons, and Davis should help address that issue.
The trade deadline flurry for the Jaguars is part of their strategy to contend for a Super Bowl. With a commanding lead in the AFC South, the pressure to not only finish the regular season strong but also contend for a Super Bowl is at an all-time high in Jacksonville.
The Jaguars' aggressive approach to the trade deadline has been met with mixed reactions. While some see the acquisition of Davis as a significant upgrade, others question whether the price paid for a player with just 9.5 career sacks is justified, especially given the presence of more well-rounded defensive tackles on the market.
What this adds
The Jaguars' trade activity on Monday included three major deals, significantly strengthening their defense ahead of the playoffs.
What's confirmed
- The Jacksonville Jaguars capped their flurry of activity on the eve of the NFL's 2026 trade deadline with a blockbuster : they traded a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick for Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis.
What's still developing
- The team is turning to Davis, 26, to fill that role.
- ET on Tuesday, the Jags are sending a package headlined by a 2027 first-round pick to Philly in exchange for the 26-year-old defensive tackle and certified freak show (complimentary), Davis.
- So let's dive into the details of this trade, why it transpired and then give out grades to each team for the deal.
- “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.
- More news : Packers Get Major Injury News on RB Josh Jacobs: Report After making the move for Bates and Godchaux, reports emerged that the Jaguars worked out a deal with the Eagles to bring in Jordan Davis, sending the Eagles a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick to acquire him, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
- More news : Bengals HC Reveal Plans for NFL Trade Deadline Sitting at 6-2 with a commanding lead in the AFC South, the Jaguars have a real case for being among the elite teams in the entire NFL.
- Monday has been an incredibly busy day for the Jacksonville Jaguars and general manager James Gladstone, making three impact trades, the latest being the Philadelphia Eagles, to sure up their defense.