The emerging leader for the Philadelphia Eagles defense will be staying around for awhile longer. Defensive tackle Jordan Davis has reportedly agreed to an extension with the Eagles for three more years for $78 million, including $65 million guaranteed.
The Eagles have had one of
the leagues youngest defenses the past couple of seasons, but now many are coming due for their second contracts, and it’s going to be expensive for the organization. The team did pick up Davis’ fifth year option to keep him in Philly through 2026, but will do right by the DT and pay him long term, instead.
Davis’ new deal is well-earned, with the defensive tackle making life-style changes during the 2024 season that led him on a health journey that elevated nearly every part of his game.
He was down 26 pounds heading into the 2025, and was able play 61 percent of the total defensive snaps — 167 snaps more than any of his previous three seasons. The DT had a career-high year in 2025, finishing with 72 total tackles, six pass breakups, six QB hits, and 4.5 sacks. Davis had a huge impact, week-after-week, and earned NFC Defensive Player of the Week after his performance against the Lions in Week 11.
He was a beast on defense and on special teams, where the DT notably blocked a field goal attempt against the Rams in Week 3 and he returned it for a 61-yard touchdown, ultimately earning him NFC Special Teams Player of the Week.
He has proven that he’s committed to the team, to the city, and to his overall health, and will now get to continue building what has become a dominant defensive line for the Eagles.
