Jaguars acquire defensive tackle Jordan Davis from Eagles for first- and second-round picks
The Jacksonville Jaguars traded a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles for defensive tackle Jordan Davis, while the Eagles received multiple future draft selections.
Jacksonville completed a trade with Philadelphia that sent defensive tackle Jordan Davis to the Jaguars in exchange for a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick. The move follows the Jaguars' earlier acquisition of safety Jessie Bates III and defensive end Davon Godchaux.
ESPN's Football Power Index had the Jaguars at a 12.8% chance to win the Super Bowl entering the trade deadline, the highest probability among AFC teams. Analysts noted that Davis, who played 52% of defensive snaps for the Eagles this season, ranks in the 71st percentile for run-stop win rate among interior defenders, with a 13.5% run-stop rate, placing him 14th among defensive tackles with at least 100 run-defense snaps.
"It hit me hard," Jaguars linebacker James Hunt told NBC Sports Philadelphia. "I got like eight messages on my phone seeing if I’m OK. I’m not on social media, so I didn’t see anything. And then I saw the messages and found out. I texted him pretty much instantly. But it sucks. Because it’s a part of the business and it’s part of what just has to happen sometimes. I hate the move but I trust whatever Howie got going."
The Eagles, now holding two first-round picks in 2027, two first-round picks in 2028 (including a pick acquired from the Patriots in the A.J. Brown trade), and two second-round picks in 2029, have increased their draft capital for future roster building. General manager Howie Roseman indicated the additional selections provide flexibility for contract extensions, including a potential extension for defensive tackle Moro Ojomo.
Critics of the trade argue that surrendering a first- and second-round pick for a part-time run defender may be costly, especially given Davis's limited snap count and the Jaguars' need for a three-down interior lineman. Supporters contend the Jaguars are addressing injuries on the defensive line and adding size and youth to their front seven.
The Eagles remain 2-7 on the season and continue to evaluate roster moves as they aim to rebuild for future competitiveness.