TheEagles are making a major change to their defensive front while adding significant ammunition for their future. Philadelphia is trading defensive tackle Jordan Davis to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports.
Schefter reported that the agreement positions the Eagles to hold 10 selections in the first two rounds of the next three drafts. The blockbuster comes a day after Philadelphia lost 19-11 to the Giants, falling to 2-7 with its seventh consecutive defeat.
The move also represents a significant departure from Philadelphia’s offseason plans. The Eagles signed Davis to a three-year extension in March, putting him under contract through the 2029 season. Now, they are exchanging
that long-term commitment for two premium selections.
Eagles receive substantial return for Jordan Davis
Jacksonville’s reported package gives Philadelphia another first-round selection in the upcoming draft and additional second-round capital in 2029. Neither selection’s eventual position is determined, but both provide flexibility as general manager Howie Roseman evaluates how to reshape the roster.
The Eagles previously traded center Cam Jurgens to Baltimore in October for draft compensation. Moving Davis takes that roster reassessment further, sending away a former first-round pick who had remained a significant part of the defensive rotation.
Davis played 38 of Philadelphia’s 67 defensive snaps against New York on Sunday. He recorded three tackles, two tackles for loss, and a sack in an afternoon when the Eagles generated six sacks and 14 tackles for loss.
Jordan Davis leaves months after signing extension
Philadelphia selected Davis 13th overall in the 2022 draft out of Georgia. He developed into a starting interior defender and contributed to the team’s championship run, recording sacks in both the NFC Championship Game and Super Bowl following the 2024 season.
His extension earlier this year appeared to establish him as a continuing piece of Philadelphia’s defensive foundation. The reported trade changes that outlook while creating a substantial question about how the Eagles will replace his interior workload.
Jalen Carter and Moro Ojomo remain important pieces inside, but Davis’ departure removes an established option from the rotation. Philadelphia must determine how to distribute those responsibilities over its remaining eight games.
For Jacksonville, the acquisition continues an aggressive deadline push. Schefter described Davis as the Jaguars’ third defensive trade of the day.
The Eagles, meanwhile, enter their bye with another major roster change and considerably more premium draft capital. The return strengthens their options for the coming years while making clear that their evaluation extends beyond trying to repair this season.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Eagles trade Jordan Davis to Jaguars for first- and second-round picks
