Jordan Davis Misses Pro Bowl Nod, But His Impact on the Eagles Is Undeniable
The Pro Bowl rosters are out, and the Philadelphia Eagles are sending five players to the 2026 showcase - a solid haul by any standard. Two second-year corners, Cooper DeJean and Quinyon Mitchell, earned well-deserved spots, joined by linebacker Zack Baun, defensive tackle Jalen Carter, and center Cam Jurgens, the lone representative from the offense. But around the Eagles’ locker room, there’s one name that feels conspicuously absent: Jordan Davis.
Now in his fourth season, Davis has been a disruptive force in the middle of Philadelphia’s defensive front. Whether lined up next to Carter or anchoring the line solo, he’s been a constant problem for opposing offenses. His combination of size, power, and improved stamina has turned him into more than just a space-eater - he’s become a tone-setter.
So why didn’t he get the nod?
It’s a fair question. Especially when you consider that one of the defensive tackles who made the cut, Leonard Williams, spent the bulk of the season in the AFC before being traded to Dallas and only debuted for the Cowboys in Week 11.
Quinnen Williams, another Pro Bowl selection, has had a strong year with the Jets - but again, that’s in the AFC. Davis, meanwhile, has been clogging gaps and collapsing pockets week in and week out in the NFC.
Still, Davis isn’t letting the snub define his season. Speaking with reporters, he acknowledged the disappointment but showed the kind of maturity and team-first mindset that’s made him such a respected presence in Philly’s locker room.
“Everybody hopes to be a Pro Bowler,” Davis said. “I think selfishly, as athletes, we want to do stuff like that.
But at the end of the day, I can only feel that way because I'm being selfish. And when I looked at it, and I took a step back, I'm like, mm.
That's very selfish of me. Let me give back, let me pour my cup into my teammates.
That's what I do it for.”
That’s not just lip service. Davis has been walking the walk all season.
Whether he’s eating up double teams to free up Carter and Haason Reddick, or blowing up interior runs on his own, he’s played a crucial - if not always flashy - role in the Eagles’ defensive success. His film tells the story the stat sheet sometimes doesn’t: a player who commands attention and makes life easier for everyone around him.
He continued, “Selfishly, you want to get all the accolades, you want to be the best, you want to be considered one of the top guys in the league. But at the end of the day, when you take a step back and you play selflessly, I'm satisfied. I'm more than satisfied, because I know I'm adding and I'm contributing and I'm being a force and I'm being dominant, and I can sleep at night with that.”
That’s the kind of perspective that resonates in a locker room chasing bigger goals than individual awards. And make no mistake - Davis has made his presence felt all year long. The Pro Bowl may have overlooked him this time, but if he keeps playing at this level, it won’t be long before the rest of the league catches up.
For now, Davis is focused on what matters most: helping the Eagles make a deep playoff run. And if that means sacrificing personal accolades for team success, he’s more than willing to do it.
But don’t be surprised if this snub adds a little extra fuel to the fire. Because while Davis might not say it, his play speaks loud enough - and it’s saying he belongs among the best.