Emmanuel Acho didn’t hold back when the Eagles shipped Jordan Davis to Jacksonville on Monday, and his verdict landed squarely on Howie Roseman.
The former NFL linebacker praised Philadelphia’s general manager for turning a defensive tackle deal into a major haul, with the Eagles sending Davis to the Jaguars for a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick.
“Shout out to Howie Roseman for another swindle,” Acho said. “He traded a player that 16 months ago was perceived as a bust for a first and a second-round pick.
“He traded a player that is a two-down player, first and second down; you got to take Jordan Davis off the field on third down, more than likely, so you can rush the passer for a first- and second-round pick. He traded a dude that's had one great season, one good season, and two scratch-your-head seasons for a first- and a second-round pick.”
That deal gives Philadelphia even more draft firepower. The Eagles now have 10 picks across the first two rounds of the next three NFL Drafts.
In 2027, they own two first-round selections. In 2028, they hold two first-round picks and two second-round picks.
In 2029, they also have multiple second-round selections.
Acho still made room for Davis in the bigger picture, noting that the defensive tackle played well enough last season to earn a contract extension and that he now lands with a team chasing a title. Philadelphia signed Davis to a three-year, $78 million extension in March, and that deal is set to kick in after the 2026 season.
During his time with the Eagles, Davis posted 193 total tackles, 9.5 sacks, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery.
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