The Jacksonville Jaguars are making an aggressive push to strengthen their defense ahead of Tuesday's NFL trade deadline, and their latest addition is one of the biggest yet.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Jacksonville is acquiring defensive tackle Jordan Davis from the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick.
The trade comes after the Jaguars acquired safety Jessie Bates III from the Atlanta Falcons and defensive tackle Davon Godchaux from the New Orleans Saints earlier Monday.
With Jacksonville sitting at 6-2 and looking to make a deep postseason run, general manager James Gladstone is clearly prioritizing the present. Here are three things to know about Davis and his arrival in Jacksonville.
The Jaguars are going all-in
Gladstone is sending a clear message about what his expectations are for the season. Jacksonville has made three defensive acquisitions in a single day, addressing two significant areas of need following season-ending injuries to defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton and safety Eric Murray.
But acquiring Davis required a much bigger investment than the other two trades. The Jaguars sent their 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round selection to Atlanta for Bates, and acquired Godchaux for a conditional 2028 sixth-round pick.
Unlike the acquisitions of Bates and Godchaux, however, Davis is also a long-term addition. At just 26 years old and under contract through 2029, he could become a foundational piece of Jacksonville's defensive line for years to come.
Now, with their 2027 first-rounder heading to Philadelphia, Jacksonville has parted with both of its top two selections in next year's draft. It's an aggressive strategy for Gladstone, indicating that he clearly views this team as Super Bowl-bound and is looking to maximize the Jaguars' postseason chances rather than plan strictly for the future.
Davis is coming off the best statistical season of his career
The Eagles selected Davis with the 13th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft following a standout career at Georgia, where he helped the Bulldogs win the national championship alongside current Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker.
At 6-foot-6 and approximately 336 pounds, Davis provides a massive presence in the middle of the defensive line. While his primary strength is occupying blockers and disrupting the running game, his production improved significantly in 2025.
Davis recorded a career-high 72 combined tackles, 4.5 sacks, and six passes defended last season while starting all 17 games for Philadelphia. Through nine games in 2026, Davis has 31 combined tackles and 1.5 sacks.
He also brings championship experience, having helped Philadelphia win Super Bowl LIX following the 2024 season. Davis recorded sacks in both the NFC Championship Game and the Super Bowl. Jacksonville will undoubtedly be counting on his size and experience to strengthen a defensive front that has been forced to adjust without Hamilton.
Davis signed a massive contract extension earlier this year
Further underscoring that Gladstone has high expectations for the Jaguars is the fact that they're taking on a significant long-term financial commitment to get Davis, who signed a three-year, $78 million contract extension with Philadelphia in March, including approximately $65 million in guarantees.
The agreement carries an average annual value of $26 million over the extension years, and keeps Davis under contract through the 2029 season.
According to Over the Cap, the deal includes an $18.75 million signing bonus, guaranteed compensation in 2027, and additional guarantees that can become effective in 2028.
The exact salary-cap implications for Jacksonville will differ from the Eagles' original contract accounting because Philadelphia remains responsible for previously paid bonus money. But it's still a substantial investment in a player Jacksonville clearly believes can help both immediately, as well as in the future.
With Davis joining a defensive line featuring Walker, Josh Hines-Allen and Arik Armstead, the Jaguars are assembling an experienced defensive front as it looks to contend for not only another AFC South title, but possibly the first Super Bowl appearance in franchise history.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: 3 things to know about Jaguars' newly acquired DT Jordan Davis
