The Jacksonville Jaguars are truly going all-in for their championship push in the 2026 NFL season, as James Gladstone followed up two earlier Monday trades with a move that no one saw coming. The Jaguars, per Adam Schefter, have agreed to trade for Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis.
The Jaguars are trading their 2027 first-round pick and 2029 second-round pick to the Eagles to acquire Davis, who is under contract until the 2029 season. This move comes after Gladstone traded a package headlined by a 2027 second-rounder to the Atlanta Falcons for safety Jessie Bates III and a 2028 sixth-rounder to the New Orleans Saints for Davon Godchaux.
The Jaguars, like it or not, are all-in for the immediate future with moves like this. If Davis thrives, Gladstone will move along in his quest to become a football deity in Duval County. If he fails, Gladstone will be ripped for his decision to sell everything not nailed down in pursuit of short-term results.
Jacksonville Jaguars' Jordan Davis trade will define James Gladstone
Davis, who famously ran a 4.78 40-yard dash at around 340 pounds, is not going to be a dynamic pass rusher, as he has just 9.5 sacks in his pro career. However, he has been one of the best run defenders in the NFC from the moment he arrived in the NFL, and he was a big part of a championship Eagles defense.
The Eagles seemingly didn't want to part with record-setting defensive tackle Jalen Carter, and Jacksonville's initial approach for a cheaper alternative in Moro Ojomo was rebuffed. As Jalen Hurts' injury contributed to seven straight losses for Philly, the Eagles decided to sell one of their top assets.
While the Eagles move forward with 10 picks in the first two rounds of the NFL Draft over the next three years, the Jaguars get the best DaVon Hamilton replacement they could have hoped for. Not only will Davis help the title push, but he and Hamilton could pair to be a hellacious run-stuffing duo next season.
James Gladstone showed his aggression by trading for Jordan Davis
Gladstone's aggression has become his trademark. Between parting with two premium picks for Davis, sending a second to Atlanta for a player in Bates who is not guaranteed to be on the team beyond this year, and the Travis Hunter trade in the past, Jacksonville firmly believes they can capitalize on this championship window.
Gladstone sees that the AFC South is weak, Trevor Lawrence is playing some of the best ball of his career, and Coen has been a home run hire. Striking while the iron is hot, even if some may consider the price a bit expensive, is the kind of aggression that was rewarded in Los Angeles.
While the Jaguars may be a bit lean in terms of NFL Draft capital in 2027, they did land one of the best run-stuffing defensive tackles in the game as they try to maintain their elite edge in this area. With Davis still getting better, he could be a major part of Anthony Campinale's defense for years to come.
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