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I really like Jordan Davis. I wanted the Eagles to draft him and I enjoyed rooting for him. But taking what the Jacksonville Jaguars offered for him was a no-brainer. There were people talking about the Eagles potentially getting trade offers for Jalen Carter for a similar price of a first-round pick and a second-round pick. To get that for Davis, who is a lesser player who isn’t trusted to play as much as Carter …
it’s insane. Howie Roseman clearly overpaid Davis but he’s very good at not doubling down on mistakes and instead making his wrongs right. Well done by the Eagles. Very interested to see how they utilize their draft picks to help spark the next era of success.
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NFL trade deadline grades: Deals for Jordan Davis, Jessie Bates III, Andre Cisco – ESPN
There’s no other way to start this: This trade is a disaster for Jacksonville. The Jaguars are absolutely right to go for it. Entering Monday, they had a 12.8% chance to win the Super Bowl, per ESPN’s Football Power Index, second highest of any team and best in the AFC. And that’s why I was OK with them rolling the dice on Jessie Bates III earlier in the day. A late-round pick for Davon Godchaux, too? Fine. But first- and second-round picks for Davis? Reckless would be putting it mildly. The numbers do not paint a picture of Davis being someone who is worth anywhere near that type of trade compensation. He has played 52% of snaps for the Eagles. That number is not particularly unusual for a run-stuffing nose tackle, but that’s exactly the point: The Jaguars just dealt first- and second-round picks for a part-time player who helps only against the run! There is no world where that is worth it. Davis has a run stop win rate in the 71st percentile among interior defenders this season. He was in the 93rd percentile in 2025 and the 52nd percentile in 2024. This season, he has a 13.5% run stop rate — the rate at which a player records a tackle on a run that resulted in a successful play for the defense by EPA — per NFL Next Gen Stats, 14th best among defensive tackles with at least 100 run defense snaps and just behind former Eagles teammate Moro Ojomo. In other words, he has been a good run defender, not elite.
Eagles are stockpiling draft picks through 2029 – BGN
The Eagles surprised just about everyone when it was announced that they were trading Jordan Davis to the Jaguars ahead of the NFL trade deadline, but they got a huge return for their defensive tackle, including a first-round draft pick in 2027 and a second-round pick in 2029. Those two acquistions give Howie Roseman 10 total picks in the first two rounds over the next three drafts, 26 total projected through all rounds. That’s insane!
Jordan Davis trade grades: Jaguars-Eagles blockbuster as Jags load up for Super Bowl run – SB Nation
Philadelphia Eagles grade: A. I am always going to give a big-time writer’s tilt when it comes to teams accepting the position they’re in. When news first emerged that the Jaguars traded a 1st and 2nd for an Eagles DT we all assumed at SB Nation that Jacksonville was getting Jalen Carter, not Jordan Davis. Philly gave up a player they can replace and got a significant return. This was a very smart move for a team that doesn’t have a shot in 2026 and is playing for next year. Their picks in 2027 can help address their much larger need concerns along the offensive line, and simply improve the team from the bottom up — which needs to happen. This is an example of an incredibly well-oiled franchise taking advantage of a team desperate to make an impact. It wasn’t neccesarily a seller’s market on run stopping DTs, but they made it one anyway.
Another trade! Jaguars land their defensive game-changer in Jordan Davis – Big Cat Country
There’s always a danger in handing out top grades for blockbuster trades. Draft capital matters, and surrendering a first and second-round pick is a considerable commitment. But the Jaguars have a genuine opportunity to do something special this season. They’ve lost important defensive starters to injury, identified the positions that need strengthening and gone out to acquire established NFL talent. Godchaux brings experience. Bates brings leadership and playmaking ability. Davis brings size, power, youth and the potential to anchor the defensive interior for the foreseeable future. Most importantly, these additions complement a roster that was already performing at an exceptionally high level. James Gladstone and Liam Coen clearly believe this team is ready to compete for the biggest prize in football. Rather than sitting back and hoping their existing roster is good enough, they’ve invested heavily in making sure it is. This is what going ALL IN looks like. The Jaguars have made their intentions abundantly clear, and the rest of the league have just been put on notice.
NFL trade grades: Jaguars overpay for Jordan Davis while going all in on Super Bowl chase – The Athletic
Eagles grade: A+. This is an impressive return for Roseman, and the Eagles are now loaded with future draft capital. They now have two first-round picks in 2027, and two first-round picks in 2028, their own and the Patriots’ pick from the A.J. Brown trade. They also own two second-round picks in 2029. That is a ton of ammunition to use in whatever fashion Roseman sees fit. They could stick and pick. They could trade any of those picks for veteran players. They could package them to move around in the draft. As our Jonathan Jones wrote in our trade deadline live blog, “What the Eagles have now is total optionality.” This clears the way for the Eagles to extend Ojomo, who is on the final year of his rookie deal. It is always difficult to hand out three large contracts to one position group. The Eagles are also paying Jalen Carter a top-of-market contract. They will incur a palatable dead-money charge of $15.4 million for Davis in 2027, according to figures from Over The Cap. Roseman is doing the right thing, turning a losing season into future opportunity.
NFL trade grades: Evaluating every deal made ahead of the 2026 deadline – NFL.com
Davis has been a good run defender for his career, but his 13.5% run-stop rate this season ranks 14th among DTs with a minimum of 100 run plays defended — behind teammate Moro Ojomo, I should add — with a 1.8 run stuff percentage (T-58th). Last year, before he got paid, was his best season with a 16.5% run-stop rate (fourth among DTs) with a run stuff rate of 4.3%, behind that of DaVon Hamilton, whom he’s essentially been brought in to replace. There is the risk for the Jags. It feels like a knee-jerk reaction to Hamilton’s injury led to a massive overpay. Davis can be a good player, stuff the middle and can provide a little more pop for a nose tackle in the passing game. However, a first-round pick and a future second? We know DTs have been scarce in this market, but paying that much for a run defender is a lot. But what do I know. Maybe DC Anthony Campanile sees something in Davis that he can unlock. Maybe the Jags really just believe that stuffing the run and eating up blockers so they can get to third-and-long is worth that investment. Maybe next to Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker we’ll get a better version. Maybe Davis, having heard all the negative chatter about how the Jags overpaid for him, will be motivated and bring a wrecking-ball attitude to Duval and storm his way through the postseason on a mission. For me, that’s a lot of maybes to hang a first- and second-rounder on.
Jaguars may plan for Jordan Davis to play more than 52 percent of the time – PFT
In nine starts this season, Davis has been on the field for 52 percent of the defensive plays. Given what the Jaguars have given up to get him (next year’s first-round pick and a second-round selection in 2029), Jacksonville may be planning to increase his workload. Unless the Jaguars make him a three-down player, it will be a massive investment for a run-stopping defensive tackle. And it explains the Eagles’ position that the Jaguars made an offer that Philly couldn’t refuse.
Five thoughts on the Eagles, Howie Roseman trading Jordan Davis to Jacksonville Jaguars – PHLY Eagles
Clearing the runway for Ojomo. Aside from the draft capital acquired, the next big ripple effect from the trade is the pathway it clears for the Eagles to sign 25-year-old defensive tackle Moro Ojomo to a contract extension before free agency opens this offseason. Many wondered if Ojomo would be the interior rusher the Eagles traded going into Tuesday’s deadline because the team’s commitment in Davis and Jalen Carter made the former seventh-round pick the odd man out. Instead, the team should now have the flexibility to pay Ojomo near the top of the market and plan for the partnership between him and Carter to serve as the foundation for the defensive front in the coming years. Given the way this year played out, Roseman’s decision to pivot was likely the correct one and is more in line with what we’ve seen the general manager prefer in the past. Whether it was Javon Hargrave next to Fletcher Cox or Milton Williams next to Carter for the team’s run to Super Bowl LIX, the best version of the Eagles pass rushes under Roseman have featured a dynamic pass rusher next to a superstar defensive tackle to overload opposing offensive lines having to choose which one to double team.
Let the Trading Begin – Iggles Blitz
The Eagles can now afford to keep Ojomo around. They can put the franchise tag on him or re-sign him to a long term deal. Ojomo and Carter will give the Eagles a pair of highly disruptive DTs to build the defense around. I thought Ojomo played two of his best games over the past two weeks. He’s also seen as a good fit in the locker room. He is the kind of player you want to keep around. As far as this season, this will mean more snaps for Byron Young and Ty Robinson. I’ll be interested to see if the Eagles add Gabe Hall or Zion Wilson from the practice squad. Hall is the better athlete. Wilson is more of the run-stuffing type and could be a better fit if they want a NT.
A couple Eagles players react to news of Jordan Davis trade – NBCSP
Not only was Jordan Davis a former first-round pick and the anchor of the Eagles’ defensive line. He was a team captain and a favorite in the locker room. So it wasn’t easy for his teammates to find out about the trade. “It hit me hard,” Hunt said to NBC Sports Philadelphia’s John Clark on Monday night. “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.”
6 potential Patriots targets ahead of the NFL trade deadline – Pats Pulpit
EDGE Nolan Smith. The 2-7 Eagles continued to move pieces ahead of the trade deadline Monday, sending defensive tackle Jordan Davis to Jacksonville in exchange for a first- and second-round pick. Could former first-round pick Nolan Smith be next? Despite the Eagles’ struggles, the 25-year-old has been productive, leading the team with 21 pressures this season while remaining a physical run defender. Philadelphia also exercised Smith’s fifth-year option this past offseason, keeping him under contract through 2027 with under $14 million in cash owed his way. His age, production and contractual control could make him an appealing addition, although it may take a more significant investment than other names on this list.
Eagles name SportsRadio 94WIP broadcast booth at Lincoln Financial Field after Merrill Reese – PhiladelphiaEagles.com
The Eagles weren’t done celebrating Merrill Reese’s 50 seasons from the broadcast booth. During a special halftime ceremony, a tribute video recounting the best highlights from the past 50 seasons played on the videoboard and the legends who made those plays happen were on the field. Reese’s partner and color analyst for the past 28 seasons – Eagles Hall of Fame wide receiver Mike Quick – pre-recorded a message that played to the fans to announce that the SportsRadio 94WIP broadcast booth will now be named the Merrill Reese Broadcast Booth going forward.
Jordan Davis trade shows why Giants need to capitalize on 2026 opportunity – Big Blue View
The Philadelphia Eagles’ trade on Monday of defensive tackle Jordan Davis to the Jacksonville Jaguars is a perfect illustration of why the 5-2-1 New York Giants need to take advantage of the opportunity they have in the NFC East this season. The Eagles have won the division in three of the past four years, with two Super Bowl appearances and one title along the way. They won’t win it this time around. They are now 2-7 and riding a seven-game losing streak after Sunday’s 19-11 loss to the Giants. They are as far down as an Eagles team has been since 2020, when Philadelphia went 4-11-1. You have to know, though, that general manager Howie Roseman is not going to let the Eagles stay down.
Cowboys at Colts Stock Report: Caleb Downs, Quinnen Williams excel – Blogging The Boys
Stock Up: Christian Parker. This is also a “nowhere to go but up” situation, and the quality of the opponent is certainly worth keeping in mind. But let’s say that Christian Parker’s defense generated eight different stops on Sunday, including the one that sealed the game in Caleb Downs’ interception. Is this representative of a turning tide? That would be a huge leap to make. But it is definitely representative of a group that is getting better and that is awesome to see.
NFC Hierarchy/Obituary: Week 10 edition – PhillyVoice
10) Cowboys (4-5): The Cowboys barely survived a clearly tanking Colts team on Sunday. But they’re in pretty big danger of falling too far behind the Giants this week. They’ll face an old nemesis in the 49ers, while the Giants are at home against the Commanders. They’re already two games back with a head-to-head loss to the Giants. If they lose on Sunday and the Giants win, that might be too insurmountable a deficit to overcome.
Commanders vs. Giants Monday injury report: Lucas Patrick in concussion protocol – Hogs Haven
Commanders veteran Lucas Patrick has provided stability at the center spot, which was a point of chaos and poor performance before he was signed on Sept. 16. Nick Allegretti and rookie Matt Gulbin struggled before he got to Washington and when called to action, including Sunday’s loss to the L.A. Rams. That happened because Patrick suffered a concussion during the game and is now in the protocol. That puts his availability for Thursday’s game at the New York Giants in serious jeopardy. He was a DNP on the Monday injury report leading into that game, though it’s important to note that it was only an estimation because the Commanders didn’t conduct a formal workout.
Vikings Week 9 Stock Market Report – Daily Norseman
Carson Wentz. Honestly, the average fan could have played quarterback better than Wentz did on Monday night. In the second half, he completed more passes to Bills than Vikings. His adjusted completion percentage was 37%. That means only about one of every three passes was accurate. That’s off-the-charts bad- even for a backup. Should the Vikings trade for a quarterback (which they desperately need to do) Wentz should be cut. It’s inexcusable for a veteran quarterback like Wentz to be that bad and still be employed. He squandered an excellent performance by the Vikings defense and cost the Vikings a valuable win in a tight division by being totally unprepared and awful in his 101st and hopefully last game as a professional- at least with the Vikings.
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