Jordan Davis was preparing to board a flight to Jacksonville, but leaving Philadelphia wasn’t easy for the former Eagles defensive tackle.
Speaking with FOX 29’s Jeff Skversky at Philadelphia International Airport on Monday night, Davis acknowledged his disappointment after the Eagles traded him to the Jaguars for a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round selection. The move came months after Davis signed a three-year, $78 million extension, ending a Philadelphia tenure that included a Super Bowl championship.
Davis said general manager Howie Roseman called him to deliver the news. Hours later, he was still processing a departure that brought a range of emotions.
“I'm disappointed but optimistic about the future,” Davis told Skversky. “Obviously
Philly is going to have a big piece of my heart.”
Jordan Davis explains how he learned about the trade
Davis said he and Roseman discussed the decision by phone. He didn’t disclose the details of that conversation, instead acknowledging the difficult business side of leaving the organization that drafted him in the first round in 2022.
“It's more disappointing than anything,” Davis said. “Obviously it's a lot of emotions involved. It's a lot of feelings involved. But at the end of the day, it's the NFL.”
The trade followed Philadelphia’s 19-11 loss to the Giants, which dropped the Eagles to 2-7 entering their bye week. Davis recorded a sack in that game before becoming the centerpiece of a deal that added two premium selections to Philadelphia’s draft inventory.
Despite his disappointment, Davis said he hopes the return will help his former team.
“I love those guys,” Davis said. “So however it can help the team, even in my departure, I'm absolutely glad to be doing that.”
Jordan Davis looks ahead to Jacksonville
Davis described Philadelphia as a place that will remain important to him while acknowledging the opportunity awaiting him with the Jaguars. His comments reflected both the difficulty of leaving familiar teammates and his willingness to embrace the next stage of his career.
“I have a new opportunity to make an impact in Jacksonville,” he said.
Before departing, Davis also thanked Eagles fans for their support, including the cheers, boos, and experiences that accompanied his time with the team. The disappointment was clear, but so was his appreciation for the organization and city he was leaving.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Jordan Davis opens up on Eagles trade before departing for Jacksonville
