Sources: Jaguars acquire Eagles DT Jordan Davis in blockbuster trade

The Jacksonville Jaguars announced Monday they had agreed to terms with the Philadelphia Eagles to acquire defensive tackle Jordan Davis, a move confirmed by the Eagles as a trade for a first-round pick in the 2027 draft and a second-round pick in 2029. The deal came hours after Jacksonville acquired safety Jessie Bates III from Atlanta and defensive tackle Davon Godchaux from New Orleans, marking one of the most high-profile in-season transaction days in franchise history according to the team's official release. Jaguars head coach Liam Coen said after the Bates trade became official and before the later moves were announced, "We got better today," as the 6-2 Jaguars prepared to face the 1-7 Tennessee Titans on Sunday.

Davis, 26, was the No. 13 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft and signed a three-year, $78 million extension with $64.4 million guaranteed just eight months ago, making him the 10th-highest-paid interior defensive lineman in the league per NBC Sports Philadelphia. He was a team captain and a cornerstone of the Eagles' top-ranked defense that won Super Bowl LIX, recording a sack in that victory over Kansas City. Through nine games this season, Davis had 31 tackles and 1.5 sacks after a career-high five sacks in 2025, though NBC Sports Philadelphia noted he had just half a sack, no tackles for loss and two quarterback hits in the first eight weeks before a strong game against the Giants.

The Eagles' statement called Davis "a key contributor to our team culture and on-field success, which included two Super Bowl appearances and a World Championship in 2024." General manager James Gladstone said in a Jaguars statement, "Jordan's impact on the field can be felt on every down. This is a well-rounded premier player and person. We're excited to add him to the team." The trade makes Davis the first Eagles first-round pick traded by Howie Roseman since Carson Wentz in 2020, according to NBC Sports Philadelphia.

For Philadelphia, the move clears the way to retain defensive tackle Moro Ojomo, who would not have been affordable alongside Davis, and leaves Jalen Carter, Ojomo, Byron Young and Ty Robinson on the interior line. The Eagles, now 2-7 after a seventh straight loss to the Giants, hold 10 first- or second-round picks over the next three drafts, including two first-rounders in both 2027 and 2028. NBC Sports reported the trade marks "a sharp turn for a franchise that committed to Davis just eight months ago," while the Jaguars add a player Gladstone called a "premier player" to a defensive tackle room that now includes six healthy options after DaVon Hamilton was placed on injured reserve.