The Jacksonville Jaguars are pushing toward the trade deadline with a clear eye on the biggest prize. At 5-2, they’ve started to separate in the AFC South, and the idea around the league is that they’re not treating this season like a waiting game. They’re treating it like a chance.
That urgency has sparked a new report tying Jacksonville to a massive move with the Philadelphia Eagles, with Jalen Carter and Derrick Brown of the Panthers named as the players being discussed. The Eagles, meanwhile, are in a rough spot at 2-6 and have dropped six straight, leaving them at the bottom of the NFC East while they navigate life without Jalen Hurts. With Hurts’ future complicated by his blood clots, the trade chatter has only grown louder.
The Jaguars’ situation is easy to understand. They haven’t won a playoff game since the 2022 season, when they beat the Los Angeles Chargers 31-30 in the AFC Wild Card Round.
Their last trip to the AFC Championship Game came in 2017. Now, with a 2026 Super Bowl window in view, they’re being linked to the kind of defensive talent that can change a season in a hurry.
Carter would be the headline name in any deal. The Eagles defensive tackle signed a record-breaking four-year, $152 million extension before the season, and he’s backed it up through seven games with 23 total tackles, 4 sacks, 5.5 stuffs, 3 forced fumbles, and 3 pass defenses.
Brown is also part of the discussion. Even though the Panthers are in first place, they’re still under .500, and the report suggests that extra draft picks could be enough to pull them into a bigger trade conversation. Brown has played in 7 games and posted 21 total tackles, 5 passes defended, and 0 sacks.
If Jacksonville lands either player, the buzz around the move would be immediate. If they land one of these names, the reaction might be even bigger.
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