And just when it seemed like the Jacksonville Jaguars were done making trades on the eve of the November 10 deadline, they threw a curveball at everyone when they acquired defensive tackle Jordan Davis.
That's right, after trading for safety Jessie Bates and defensive tackle Davon Godchaux, Jacksonville capped off a busy day by sending a 2027 first-round pick and a 2028 second-rounder to the Philadelphia Eagles in return for Davis.
But beyond the trade compensation, what are the Jaguars getting in Davis? With this in mind, here's a breakdown of the details surrounding the trade for the two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle.
What did the Jaguars pay to acquire Jordan Davis from the Eagles?
In the aftermath of the trade, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported that the Jaguars were zeroing in on Moro Ojomo, but the Eagles declined to move him. That led to conversations and the subsequent deal for Jordan Davis.
Philly just extended Davis in the offseason, giving an three-year deal worth $78 million. However, he already got $18.26 million as part of a signing bonus, and his base salary for 2026 is only $1.2 million. Given that the Jags traded for him at the deadline, they only have to pay the remaining $607,000. This is good news since they won't have to create much cap space to fit his salary.
That said, Davis is due an $17.17 million option if he's on the Jacksonville roster on the third day of the NFL year, which will be March 14, 2027. Based on the commitment they made to him, it's hard to imagine the Jags will move on from him after this season.
Granted, you could make the case that the Jags overpaid for Davis, and there's some truth to that. He hasn't been nearly as dominant in 2026 as he was the past two seasons, but he's being held back by a wrist injury. It's fair to assume that the former Georgia Bulldog gets healthier as the season progresses. Similarly, he should benefit from the change of scenery and a reunion with former teammate Travon Walker.
You could also argue that Jacksonville overpaid for Davis, but the truth is that they were in dire need of help at defensive tackle. Davis should help with that.
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What's next for the Jaguars after trading for Jordan Davis?
The Jaguars went into the trade deadline even looking to address the larger scale roster. It's fair to say that they did it precisely that. Apart from Jordan Davis, they got depth at defensive tackle in Davon Godchaux and a game-changer at safety in Jessie Bates III. Simply put, an already talented defense just got stronger.
After the Jordan Davis trade, though, it's hard to see Jacksonville making any further additions. Instead, it's possible that they could trade wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. even though Cameron Wolfe of NFL Media reports that the team doesn't want to disrupt the locker room chemistry. However, the Jags may want to recoup some draft picks after their flurry of moves.
But even if the Jaguars don't get any additional picks, they just made it clear when they traded for Jordan Davis that they're setting their sights on a Super Bowl run.
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