Jaguars trade two future firsts to land Eagles tackle Jordan Davis
Jacksonville adds a Super Bowl winner to a defense that already ranks second in the NFL against the pass.
By Sanjay Caldwell ·
The Jacksonville Jaguars have acquired Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis in a deal that costs them two future first-round selections. The trade, finalized Monday afternoon, gives the AFC South leaders a major boost to their defensive front just before the league's deadline.
Jacksonville sent a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick to Philadelphia. Davis, selected 13th overall in 2022 out of Georgia, started for the Eagles during their Super Bowl LIX victory in the 2024 season. The Eagles confirmed the transaction via social media, listing the specific picks received in return.
This move marks the third major defensive acquisition for the Jaguars this week. The team previously traded for Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III and New Orleans Saints offensive line coach Davon Godchaux. In total, Jacksonville has shipped out five draft picks on Monday: two first- and second-rounders from 2027, a fifth- and sixth-rounder from 2028, and a second-rounder from 2029.
Financial terms are already settled for the Jaguars. Philadelphia extended Davis on a three-year, $78 million deal earlier this offseason. This structure avoids the long-term contract complications that accompanied the acquisition of Bates. The Jaguars enter the trade with the No. 2 scoring defense in football, allowing 15.1 points per game.
The move strengthens a roster that supports the league's No. 4 scoring offense, which averages 28.6 points per game. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence leads that unit. The AFC appears competitive, with both the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills showing vulnerabilities that could allow a contender like Jacksonville to advance to the Super Bowl.
