The Jacksonville Jaguars made an offer that Executive Vice President/General Manager Howie Roseman simply could not refuse.
On Monday evening, a little less than 24 hours before the NFL's trade deadline, the Eagles agreed to a deal with Jacksonville to send former first-round pick, Super Bowl Champion, and team captain Jordan Davis to the Jaguars in exchange for a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick.
"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," said the team in a 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."
Roseman and the Eagles, keeping an eye on the present and another on the future, are now armed with two first-round picks in the 2027 NFL Draft, two first-round AND two second-round picks in the 2028 NFL Draft, and multiple second-round picks in 2029 to continue refueling the roster for years to come.
To part with a draft success story such as Jordan Davis is a difficult one for the Eagles. A first-round pick in 2022 out of Georgia, the uber-athletic marvel at defensive tackle matured into a great run defender. His positive attitude and fun personality made him popular in the locker room. His story and development inspired his teammates to name him a first-year captain in 2026. Since arriving in Philadelphia, Davis helped the Eagles win three NFC East titles, two NFC Championships, and Super Bowl LIX.
There would not have been a Parade of Champions down Broad Street without Davis.
After earning All-Rookie Team honors, Davis became a full-time starter in the 2023 season, but the playoff run in 2024 is when his stock soared. In those four games, Davis had six tackles and two sacks. He parlayed that into a breakout 2025 season with 72 tackles, 4.5 sacks, 22 QB pressures, and six passes defensed. He authored the play of the year with a game-sealing field goal block, scoop, and score against the Rams. He earned NFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors against Los Angeles and then later in the year NFC Defensive Player of the Week accolades against Detroit.
Davis is the first Eagle to earn both NFC Defensive Player of the Week AND Special Teams Player of the Week awards in the same year. He was rewarded with a contract extension this past offseason.
Now, the Eagles under Roseman have always prioritized fortifying the trenches, so why allow a cornerstone player like Davis to leave in a trade? In addition to the strong return, the Eagles have good depth remaining at the position, with Jalen Carter, Moro Ojomo, Byron Young, and Ty Robinson on the active roster – a blend of All-Pro ceiling talent and promising potential to develop.
That doesn't make Monday's announcement any easier, considering how beloved Davis is in the Jefferson Health Training Complex. But the Jaguars get a centerpiece on defense as they lead the AFC South and are among the AFC's top contenders with a 6-2 record. The Eagles get a massive haul of assets to help retool the roster for years to come.
