The Eagles made a move nobody quite saw coming at the deadline, shipping team captain Jordan Davis to the Jacksonville Jaguars in a deal that brings Philadelphia another first-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft and a second-rounder in 2029.
That haul pushes the Eagles to 10 picks in the first two rounds across the next three drafts, a clear sign of how much draft capital they’ve stacked up while still staying aggressive.
There was already chatter that Jacksonville wanted to add help on the interior defensive line, with speculation swirling around Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter after Jeffrey Simmons was traded by the Titans. But Philadelphia wasn’t interested in parting with Carter. Instead, the Jaguars landed Davis, who had grown into a leader in the locker room.
The Eagles had just locked Davis in with a new contract in March, a three-year deal worth $78 million. At the time, the team pointed to his commitment to getting into top shape, along with the energy he brought on defense and even on special teams, as reasons to keep him around.
Now Davis heads to a Jaguars team that is pushing hard for 2026. Jacksonville is 6-2 through Week 9 and already made two other major trades before Tuesday’s NFL deadline on November 10.
For Philadelphia, the move closes the book on a player the organization valued for more than just his production. Davis was part of a defense that reached Super Bowl glory, and his impact off the field mattered too.
The Eagles also sent a message about their plans up front. They told teams before the deadline they were trying to keep Moro Ojomo and re-sign him after the season, and this trade only strengthens that possibility as they look to stay stout along the defensive front.
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