Jaguars Acquire Eagles’ Jordan Davis for 2027 First-Round Pick
The Jacksonville Jaguars traded a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles for defensive tackle Jordan Davis on Monday. It was the third defensive trade of the day, one day before the NFL deadline.
The Jacksonville Jaguars agreed to a trade on Monday, November 9, 2026, to acquire Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis, sending a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick to the Eagles. The Jaguars announced the deal one day before the NFL trade deadline.
It was the third defensive trade Jacksonville made that day.
The Jaguars also acquired safety Jessie Bates III from the Atlanta Falcons. They sent Atlanta a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick. They also landed defensive tackle Davon Godchaux from the New Orleans Saints for a conditional 2028 sixth-round pick.
The NFL's trade deadline is 4 p.m. ET Tuesday.
The Godchaux pick could rise to a 2027 sixth-round selection if conditions are met. Jacksonville does not currently hold a 2027 sixth-round pick.
Filling a hole on the defensive line
Jacksonville needed help up front after nose tackle DaVon Hamilton suffered a season-ending quad injury in its Week 8 win over the Indianapolis Colts. Hamilton anchored a run defense that was then No. 1 in the NFL. The team is turning to Davis, 26, to fill that role.
The Jaguars' run defense gave up 172 yards Thursday against the Baltimore Ravens in the first game without Hamilton. Jacksonville then beat Baltimore 33-10 to move to 6-2.
Jaguars general manager James Gladstone praised the newcomer. "Jordan's impact on the field can be felt on every down," he said. "This is a well-rounded premier player and person. We're excited to add him to the team."
Davis, 6-foot-6 and 336 pounds, was the No. 13 pick in 2022 out of Georgia. That was 12 spots behind former Georgia teammate Travon Walker, now a Jaguars defensive end. In four-plus seasons with the Eagles, Davis has 193 tackles (17 for loss), 9.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
His 2026 season has been quieter. He has 1.5 sacks and 31 tackles through nine games, and his snap share has dropped from 62% last season to 52%. He has dealt with an ankle injury and has recently said he is playing through a hand issue.
Contract and Eagles' side
The Eagles signed Davis to a three-year, $78 million extension in March, with $64.4 million guaranteed. It begins after the 2026 season. He had career highs in 2025 with 4.5 sacks and 72 tackles.
In a statement, the Eagles thanked Davis for his contributions "on the field and in the Philadelphia community." They said he was a key part of a team that reached two Super Bowls and won a world championship in 2024.
Philadelphia is 2-7 and has lost seven straight games, including a 19-11 defeat to the New York Giants on Sunday. The Eagles are last in the NFC East, and quarterback Jalen Hurts is sidelined with blood clots. They now hold 10 picks in the first two rounds of the next three drafts, including two first-rounders in both 2027 and 2028.
The Eagles had signaled they did not want to trade defensive tackle Moro Ojomo, who is in the final year of his rookie deal. They can now pursue an extension with him. Ojomo would line up beside Jalen Carter, who received a four-year, $152 million extension this summer.
Bates and the secondary
Bates, 29, is in the final year of a four-year, $64 million contract. Jacksonville acquired him to replace Eric Murray, who will miss the rest of the season with an elbow injury. Bates made the Pro Bowl in 2023 and has 28 career interceptions, with at least one in each of his nine seasons.
The Jaguars rank 22nd in pass defense at 229 yards per game. They lead the league in turnover ratio at plus-9, and their 11 interceptions rank third.
After the trades, Jacksonville has no first- or second-round pick in 2027. It still holds its first-round picks in 2028 and 2029.
