Big Deal

The Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars agreed to a blockbuster trade Monday evening, with defensive tackle Jordan Davis going to the Jaguars in exchange for a 2027 1st-round pick and a 2029 2nd-round pick.

Shortly after announcing the trade, the Eagles released a statement:

“We are extremely grateful to Jordan for his contributions to our team on the field and in the Philadelphia community since we drafted him five years ago. He has been a key contributor to our team culture and on-field success, which included two Super Bowl appearances and a World Championship in 2024. His growth and development as both a player and a leader are a testament to his hard work and character. We wish Jordan nothing but continued success.”

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— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) November 9, 2026

Davis becomes the second defensive tackle acquired Monday by the Jaguars, who also added former Saints interior lineman Davon Godchaux.

The move is seismic from the Eagles’ perspective, as the team inked Davis to a three-year, $78 million extension back in March. Davis, of course, was coming off a career season in which he produced 72 tackles (nine for loss) and 4.5 sacks playing 61 percent of the team’s defensive snaps.

Through the Eagles’ first nine games, the splash plays weren’t nearly as frequent for Davis, who accounted for 52 percent of the defensive snaps — behind Jalen Carter (84%) and Moro Ojomo (60%).

With the trade of Davis, the Eagles now have an opportunity to prioritize re-signing Ojomo, who is in the final year of his rookie deal. Monday’s trade indicates how much they value the 25-year-old defensive tackle.

As for Davis, the Eagles’ first round pick in 2022, his story through five seasons has been one of perseverance and transformation, both on and off the field. The Georgia product never played more than 45 percent of the defensive snaps in any of his first three seasons, predominantly serving as a two-down run defender. There wasn’t much evidence to suggest David offered much pass rush upside until the 2025 season.

But when telling the story of Davis in Philadelphia, it’s critical to include his understanding of the importance of conditioning aspect over the last three seasons — leading by example — while also growing into one of the team’s more prominent leaders in every facet. Before the 2026 season, Davis was even voted a team captain.

Moving off of Davis yields the Eagles, who now have a pair of first round picks in the 2027 NFL Draft, a massive return, but it also offers schematic flexibility with its personnel up front moving forward. And perhaps lost in the aftermath is that it will also afford the Eagles an opportunity to evaluate 2025 fourth-round pick Ty Robinson, who has played just 61 snaps over nine games.

It should also be noted that the contract of fellow reserve Byron Young expires after the season, so the vacancy in snaps gives Robinson a chance to audition for a prominent future depth role.

— Andrew DiCecco (@AndrewDiCecco) is a Staff Reporter/Content Producer for InsideTheBirds.com.