The Philadelphia Eagles agreed to a three-year, $78 million contract extension with defensive tackle Jordan Davis on Saturday, making him the highest-paid nose tackle in NFL history. The deal includes $65 million in guaranteed money and carries an average annual value of $26 million, placing Davis tied for second among all interior defensive linemen alongside former teammate Milton Williams, behind only Kansas City’s Chris Jones.
Davis was entering his fifth-year option season, which was worth roughly $12.9 million. He will play 2026 on that option before the extension kicks in, securing his place in Philadelphia through the 2029 season. The agreement came before the start of the new league year, giving the Eagles clarity on one of their most important defensive pieces ahead of free agency.
What Davis has done for the Eagles since arriving in 2022
Philadelphia selected Davis with the 13th overall pick in the 2022 draft out of Georgia, and he developed into a cornerstone of one of the NFL’s most imposing defensive lines. He started 17 games in each of the past three seasons and contributed to two top-five finishes in points allowed during that stretch. Over four seasons he has recorded 162 tackles, eight sacks, 12 quarterback hits, 15 tackles for loss and 10 passes defensed.
His 2025 campaign represented his best individual season. Davis posted a career-high 4.5 sacks and 72 total tackles, and his profile as a run-stopper remained elite. His PFF run defense grade of 71.6 ranked 11th among interior defenders. His size of 6 feet 6 inches and 336 pounds combined with above-average athletic ability makes him an unusual combination along the defensive line.
One of his most memorable individual moments came in Week 3 of the 2025 season, when he blocked a field goal and returned it for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams. He also contributed directly to the Eagles’ Super Bowl run in 2024, recording two postseason sacks including one in the NFC Championship Game and another in Super Bowl LIX.
What the deal means for the Eagles defensive line going forward
By extending Davis, Philadelphia has taken the first step in locking down an interior that ranks among the most talented in the league. Davis’s running mate, Jalen Carter, is also extension eligible this offseason and could either receive a new deal or have his fifth-year option picked up. A third defensive tackle, Moro Ojomo, is also eligible. Davis followed the same fifth-year option path Carter is currently on before converting it into a long-term deal.
The Eagles’ ability to retain Davis before the open market opened reflects a front office priority to build from the inside out. Their defensive line was central to the Super Bowl run in 2024, and keeping that group together heading into 2026 signals that Philadelphia intends to compete at the same level rather than rebuild.
The Ravens and Raiders headline a busy week of NFL moves
Elsewhere Friday, the Baltimore Ravens made the biggest trade in franchise history, acquiring five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for first-round picks in 2026 and 2027. The deal marked the first time in the Ravens’ 31-year history that they traded a first-round pick for a veteran player.
Crosby, 28, gives Baltimore a pass rusher it has not had since Terrell Suggs. The Ravens recorded only 30 sacks in 2025, the fewest in 15 years, and finished 8 and 9 after firing longtime coach John Harbaugh. New coach Jesse Minter will have Crosby as the centerpiece of his defense.
The Raiders, coming off a 3 and 14 season, are moving toward a rebuild. The team is also expected to release quarterback Geno Smith before the new league year begins, clearing space as they prepare to use the first overall pick in the upcoming draft.
