Like just about everyone else,Jacksonville Jaguars' new defensive tackle, Jordan Davis, was surprised to find out that he had been traded.
Davis, a first-round pick by the Eagles in 2022, had just signed a lucrative three-year contract extension during the offseason. However, he now joins a 6-2 Jaguars team and reunites with his college teammate Travon Walker.
“When you get traded, it kind of takes you by surprise," Davis said on Wednesday, via Action Sports Jax, "but I think once I touched down in Jacksonville and got connected with my boy (Travon Walker), it was all good and all smiles. Definitely excited to be here.”
Jordan Davis reveals his reaction to being traded to the Jaguars 🐆 “When you get traded it kind of takes you by surprise, but
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— Action Sports Jax (@ActionSportsJax) November 11, 2026
Listed at 6-6, 336 pounds, Davis brings a run-stuffing presence to the Jaguars' interior defensive line. However, in making this trade, which included parting with a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick, Jacksonville clearly believes that Davis can get after the quarterback as well.
Davis said that learning the Jaguars' defensive playbook will be easy, with the defensive structure being the same as what he played in with the Eagles. However, the terminology is different and will be what he has to pick up as he gets acclimated to Anthony Campanile's scheme.
“It's learning the language; it's learning the little nuances of the play," Davis said. "There's a lot more fronts they play here than they did in Philly, but with a little bit of effort, grinding, so I’ll be here a little later tonight, I’ll pick it up soon.”
Whether or not we see Davis on the field this week against the Titans, he says that is still up in the air.
“I’m here to do what the coaches need me to do," said Davis. "Still figuring out a plan, still figuring out the playbook, so I guess (we’ll see) when the time comes.”
New Jaguars DT Jordan Davis on if he thinks he’ll play against the Titans and how fast he can pick up the playbook.
— Action Sports Jax (@ActionSportsJax) November 11, 2026
“I’m here to do what the coaches need me to do. Still figuring out a plan, still figuring out the playbook, so I guess (we’ll see) when the time comes.”
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This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: 'Definitely excited:' Jaguars DT Jordan Davis addresses trade, new defense
