Jacksonville is betting big on this season. In a single day, the team made three trades to fix the biggest holes on its defense.
The Jacksonville Jaguars acquired defensive tackle Jordan Davis from the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, capping a day of three trades aimed at a Super Bowl run.
What did the Jaguars give up for Jordan Davis?
Jacksonville sent the Eagles a pick in the first round of the 2027 draft and a pick in the second round of the 2029 draft for Davis. It was one of the biggest deals of the trade season.
Jordan Davis, 26, was the 13th pick in the 2022 draft. He reunites with Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker, his former teammate at Georgia, who went first overall that year.
The Jaguars general manager said Davis makes an impact on every down and called him a complete player and person. He said the team is excited to add him.
Why did Jacksonville need Jordan Davis?
The Jaguars lost nose tackle DaVon Hamilton to a quad injury that ended his season in Week 8. Hamilton anchored a run defense that ranked first in the NFL at the time.
In the first game without him, Jacksonville allowed 172 rushing yards to the Baltimore Ravens, though the Jaguars still won.
At 6 feet 6 and 336 pounds, Jordan Davis has 193 tackles, 9.5 sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in his career. He should also help an interior pass rush that has been a weakness.
His production has dipped this season, with 1.5 sacks and 31 tackles in nine games, and he has played through ankle and hand injuries. He signed a contract extension worth $78 million over three years in March. The deal kicks in after this season.
Who else did the Jaguars add?
Jacksonville also acquired safety Jessie Bates III from the Atlanta Falcons for picks in the second round in 2027 and the fifth round in 2028. Bates, 29, has 28 career interceptions and made the Pro Bowl in 2023. He has recorded at least one interception in all nine of his NFL seasons.
He replaces starter Eric Murray, who is out for the season with an elbow injury. The Jaguars rank 22nd in pass defense but lead the league in turnover margin. Their 11 interceptions rank third in the league.
The team also landed defensive tackle Davon Godchaux from the New Orleans Saints for a conditional pick in the sixth round. Godchaux, who turns 32 on Wednesday, is known for stopping the run. He has played 10 seasons in the NFL.
What does the Jordan Davis trade mean for the Eagles?
Philadelphia, which has lost seven straight games and has two wins and seven losses, now holds 10 picks in the first two rounds of the next three drafts after trading Jordan Davis.
The Eagles kept defensive tackle Moro Ojomo, who is in the final year of his rookie deal, and can now pursue an extension with him. He will play alongside Jalen Carter, who signed a $152 million extension this summer.
The move comes after the team assured running back Saquon Barkley he would not be traded. The rebuild in Philadelphia appears to be underway.
What comes next?
The NFL trade deadline is 4 p.m. Eastern time Tuesday, and more moves could follow. Teams across the league are working to finalize deals before then.
For Jordan Davis, the trade offers a fresh start on a contender, and for Jacksonville, it signals the team believes this is its year. The pressure is now on to turn the bold moves into wins.
