Just eight months after handing defensive tackle Jordan Davis a three-year, $78 million extension, the Philadelphia Eagles have traded him away. The team sent Davis to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick, a stunning reversal that came the day after Philadelphia fell to 2-7 on the season.
The deal, reported by NBC Sports, sends a 2027 first-rounder and a 2029 second-rounder from Jacksonville to Philadelphia. The Eagles framed the move as one they simply could not pass up, saying the Jaguars had made an offer that executive vice president and general manager Howie Roseman “simply could not refuse,” according to that same report. Roseman originally drafted Davis in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, though reports differ on his exact draft slot — NFL.com lists him as the No. 12 overall pick, while Jaguars Wire cites him as the 13th selection.
Davis had signed his extension with the Eagles on March 10, 2026, a deal that included $64.438 million in guaranteed money, with $38.938 million of that fully guaranteed at signing, per contract-tracking site OverTheCap. The sizable guarantee made the trade all the more jarring for a player the organization had clearly viewed as a long-term building block up front.
A Rough Stretch Preceded the Deal
The timing lines up with a brutal skid for Philadelphia. The Eagles lost 19-11 to the Giants on Sunday in Philadelphia, their seventh straight defeat, dropping them to 2-7 on the year, per the NFL.com report. Through nine games in 2026, Davis had put up 31 tackles, 1.5 sacks, two tackles for loss and three quarterback hits, numbers that reflect a steady if unspectacular season for a player once seen as a potential three-down force.
Statistically, Davis still graded out as one of the league's better run-stuffers even as his team struggled. The same NFL.com report notes his 23 run stops ranked second among all NFL defensive tackles this season, while his 28 run tackles were tied for fourth. That followed an even stronger 2025 campaign, when he posted 63 run tackles and 50 run stops, both also ranked second at the position, according to the outlet. Jaguars Wire adds that Davis set career highs last season with 72 combined tackles, 4.5 sacks and six passes defended.
What the Eagles Said About Davis's Legacy
Beyond the numbers, the Eagles credited Davis with helping deliver two Super Bowl appearances and the franchise's 2024 championship, according to NFL.com's reporting on the trade. That track record made him a well-regarded figure in the locker room, even as the team opted to move on.
The return package adds significant draft capital to an Eagles rebuild already stocked with future assets. Per Eagles Wire, Philadelphia now holds 26 picks across the 2027, 2028 and 2029 drafts, including 10 first- and second-round selections. That haul gives Roseman substantial flexibility as the franchise looks to reshape its roster over the next several seasons.
The move has implications for Philadelphia's rebuild as the Eagles turn the page on a player they had just committed significant long-term money to barely eight months earlier. The move underscores how quickly fortunes — and roster plans — can shift for a team mired in a seven-game losing streak.
