Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis has been traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars ahead of the NFL trade deadline in exchange for a 2027 first-round draft pick and a 2029 second-round pick, theScore reported.
The transaction comes just months after Davis signed a three-year, $78 million contract extension in March, which included $65 million in guaranteed money and tied him to Philadelphia through the end of the 2029 season. theScore noted that the 26-year-old defensive lineman was also serving as one of the team’s captains.
We have agreed to trade DT Jordan Davis to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for a 2027 1st-round pick and a 2029 2nd-round pick. pic.twitter.com/jERfS1fw5Q
Through the first nine games of the season, Davis recorded 31 tackles, three quarterback hits, and 1.5 sacks. Selected in the first round of the 2022 draft, he developed into a premier run-stopping defensive tackle and contributed to Philadelphia’s 2024 Super Bowl victory, building on a 2025 campaign where Pro Football Focus ranked him second among defensive tackles in solo tackles alongside nine tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks.
The Eagles relied primarily on Davis during early-down situations this year, ranking him third in defensive snap share behind Jalen Carter and Moro Ojomo. NBC Sports Philadelphia reported that the trade clears a path for the Eagles to retain Ojomo, whom the franchise could not otherwise afford to keep alongside Davis.
General manager Howie Roseman completed his first-round pick trade since moving Carson Wentz following the 2020 season. Philadelphia currently holds a 2-7 record after dropping seven consecutive games for the first time since 2012, accumulating multiple first-round selections across upcoming drafts following a June trade sending A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots.
Jacksonville approached the deadline with an aggressive acquisition strategy, completing three moves on Monday. Alongside the deal for Davis, the Jaguars added star safety Jessie Bates from the Atlanta Falcons and defensive tackle Davon Godchaux from the New Orleans Saints.
The Jaguars required interior defensive line reinforcements after losing DaVon Hamilton for the remainder of the season with a quadriceps injury. Holding a 6-2 record, Jacksonville leads the AFC South by three games while maintaining one of the league’s most efficient defensive units.
Should Jacksonville sustain a deep postseason run, the first-round selection sent to Philadelphia will fall late in the opening round. theScore noted that the Jaguars appear willing to accept that cost in pursuit of a Super Bowl title.
BREAKING: The #Eagles are trading DT Jordan Davis to the #Jaguars for a a package that includes a first round pick, per sources. A monster move by Jacksonville to acquire one of the NFL’s top young DTs. https://t.co/GEHCHbwYtT pic.twitter.com/qyuG0sDXY6
We have agreed to terms with the Philadelphia Eagles to acquire DT Jordan Davis.@Shift4 | #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/sDK9S9Qe4u
