Eagles trade defensive tackle Jordan Davis to Jaguars for two draft picks
The gist
The Eagles traded DT Jordan Davis to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick.
The 2-7 Eagles are stockpiling picks while the 6-2 Jaguars add defensive help for a playoff push.
How it unfolded
- Mar 9, 2026The Eagles and Davis agreed to a three-year, $78 million contract extension with $65 million guaranteed, announced by the team on a Sunday.
- Nov 9, 2026The Jaguars began the day by sending a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick to the Falcons for safety Jessie Bates III.
- Nov 9, 2026Jacksonville then acquired defensive tackle Davon Godchaux from the Saints, its second defensive trade of the day.
Key terms
- draft picks
- Selections in the NFL's annual player draft, which teams can use to choose players or trade.
- cap charge
- A rule limiting how much money a sports team may spend on player salaries, either per player or for the whole roster.
- tank
- Intentionally fielding a weak team to lose games and gain better draft picks.
Source: Wikipedia