The Jordan Davis trade is the biggest move of NFL deadline week. On Monday, the Jacksonville Jaguars sent a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles for the 26-year-old defensive tackle. Jacksonville is going all in on a Super Bowl run, while Philadelphia is stockpiling picks for a rebuild.
Key Facts
- What happened: Jacksonville acquired defensive tackle Jordan Davis from the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, November 9, 2026.
- The price: A 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick.
- Davis’s contract: A three-year, $78 million extension signed in March 2026, through 2029.
- The context: Jacksonville is 6-2 and chasing the AFC’s No. 1 seed. Philadelphia is 2-7 after seven straight losses.
- What’s next: Davis should debut Sunday at Tennessee. The NFL trade deadline is today, Tuesday, November 10, at 4 p.m. ET.
The Jordan Davis trade is the biggest move of NFL deadline week. On Monday, the Jacksonville Jaguars sent a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles for the 26-year-old defensive tackle. Jacksonville is going all in on a Super Bowl run, while Philadelphia is stockpiling picks for a rebuild.
At 6-foot-6 and 336 pounds, Davis is one of the league’s best run-stuffing nose tackles. He does the dirty work that rarely shows up in highlight reels. As a result, the Jaguars paid a premium for him. But for a 6-2 team chasing the AFC’s top seed, the price made sense.
Jordan Davis Trade Details: What Each Team Gets
Jacksonville receives Davis, a former first-round pick under contract through 2029. Philadelphia receives a first-rounder in 2027 and a second-rounder in 2029.
For the Eagles, the deal is part of a much bigger picture. Davis is the first first-round pick general manager Howie Roseman has traded since Carson Wentz after the 2020 season. The move also frees salary space and helps Philadelphia keep young defensive tackle Moro Ojomo. The Eagles now hold 10 first- or second-round picks in the next three drafts, including two first-rounders in both 2027 and 2028.
For Jacksonville, the math is different. The Jaguars gave up six future picks in a single day. However, they believe their window is open now, and Davis can help them win in January.
Why the Jaguars Made the Jordan Davis Trade
Jacksonville did not stop at Davis. The Jaguars made three defensive trades on Monday, one day before the deadline.
| Player | From | What Jacksonville Gave Up |
|---|---|---|
| DT Jordan Davis | Philadelphia Eagles | 2027 first-round pick, 2029 second-round pick |
| S Jessie Bates III | Atlanta Falcons | 2027 second-round pick, 2028 fifth-round pick |
| DT Davon Godchaux | New Orleans Saints | Conditional sixth-round pick |
The moves were also a response to injuries. Jacksonville lost safety Eric Murray and defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton for the season, and both landed on injured reserve on November 3. Hamilton’s Week 8 quadriceps injury left a hole at nose tackle, and Davis fills it.
There is a reunion angle too. Davis played at Georgia with Jaguars edge rusher Travon Walker, and the two were drafted 12 picks apart in 2022. Now they share a defensive line again.
Not everyone loves the price. ESPN analyst Seth Walder graded the deal an F for the Jaguars, calling Davis a part-time player who helps only against the run. Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe also questioned the move. Those doubts are fair: Davis has 31 tackles and 1.5 sacks in nine games this season, down from career highs of 72 tackles and 4.5 sacks last year. Still, his value has never been about sack totals. Per Next Gen Stats, he ranks second among defensive tackles with 23 run stops this season.
What the Jordan Davis Trade Means for the Eagles
For Philadelphia, the trade is an admission. The Eagles are 2-7 after seven straight losses, and the season is over. Davis is still on his rookie deal, his extension starts in 2027, so the Jaguars inherit the full contract while the Eagles free up money and add picks.
Davis himself took the news in stride. Speaking to FOX 29 Philadelphia’s Jeff Skversky at the airport, he said he was “a little disappointed” but understood the Eagles are rebuilding. “Philly is going to have a big piece of my heart,” he said. “They took a chance on the kid five years ago. But at the end of the day, you know, it’s a business.” His teammates felt it too: fellow linemen Jonathan Greenard and Jalyx Hunt both said how much they will miss him.
What’s Next After the Jordan Davis Trade?
Davis should debut for Jacksonville on Sunday at Tennessee. The Jaguars have won five of six and believe they can reach their first Super Bowl. Meanwhile, the trade deadline closes today at 4 p.m. ET, so more moves could follow across the league.
Either way, the Jordan Davis trade will define deadline week. It is a rare deal where both teams got what they wanted. Jacksonville got a win-now star. Philadelphia got the future. Now we find out which side was right.
Jordan Davis Career Timeline
- 2021: Helps Georgia win the national championship.
- April 2022: Drafted 13th overall by the Philadelphia Eagles.
- February 2025: Wins Super Bowl LIX with the Eagles.
- March 2026: Signs a three-year, $78 million extension.
- November 9, 2026: Traded to the Jaguars for two draft picks.
Sources
- Sportsnet — Jaguars acquire DT Jordan Davis from Eagles
- DAZN — Jaguars: Jordan Davis arrives from the Eagles for two draft picks
- NBC Sports — Eagles trade Jordan Davis in blockbuster deal with Jaguars
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