It was a big day for the Jacksonville Jaguars and general manager James Gladstone on Monday.
The Jags were one of the most aggressive teams in the NFL ahead of Tuesday's league trade deadline, making moves for three defensive players. First, it was Falcons safety Jessie Bates III. Then, it was Saints defensive tackle Davon Godchaux.
Finally, in the biggest of the three moves, Jacksonville traded for Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis. In return, it sent Philadelphia a first-round pick in the upcoming 2027 NFL draft as well as a second-rounder in 2029.
It was a big move for a team that sits at 6-2 and has its eyes set on a Lombardi. But who really won the trade?
Jaguars Grade
Whether this move is viewed as a good one for Jacksonville will likely be directly
correlated to how deep of a run it can make in the postseason. Defensive tackle was indisputably a need for this team; it was before DaVon Hamilton was lost for the season, and that injury only made it more pressing. It also acquires a young player who is under contract through the 2029 season, so this is much more than a one-year rental. Davis has been productive and is coming off a career-best season in which he totaled 4.5 sacks and nine tackles for loss. He's a strong run defender and is solid against the pass, but this is certainly a hefty price to pay.
GRADE: B+
Eagles Grade
It's been a disastrous season for the Eagles, and they were pretty obvious potential sellers as we approached the deadline. Now, they get a tremendous return in a first-round pick for the upcoming season while offloading much of Davis' deal. He's had a bit of a disappointing season coming off the career year and subsequent contract extension. As Howie Roseman and the Eagles look to rebuild, getting a first and future second out of Davis feels like a tremendous win.
GRADE: A
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