Eagles trade defensive tackle Jordan Davis to Jaguars for two draft picks
The gist
The Philadelphia Eagles traded defensive tackle Jordan Davis to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a 2027 first-round and 2029 second-round pick.
The 2-7 Eagles are stockpiling draft capital while the 6-2 Jaguars add to a top defense.
How it unfolded
- Mar 8, 2026Philadelphia and defensive tackle Jordan Davis agreed to a three-year, $78 million contract extension with $65 million guaranteed, announced by the team on a Sunday.
- Nov 9, 2026The Eagles traded Davis to the Jacksonville Jaguars, sending a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick to Philadelphia, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.
- Nov 9, 2026The Davis deal was Jacksonville's third defensive trade of the day, after acquiring safety Jessie Bates from Atlanta and defensive tackle Davon Godchaux from New Orleans.
Key terms
- defensive tackle
- A position in American football on the defensive line, typically the largest and strongest defenders, lining up opposite offensive guards.
- draft picks
- Selections in the NFL's annual player draft, which teams can use to choose players or trade.
Source: Wikipedia