Jordan Davis trade to Jaguars, Digi Mart USA News: The Jacksonville Jaguars are all in on their pursuit of a Super Bowl title this season.
The AFC South team sent the Philadelphia Eagles a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick in exchange for defensive tackle Jordan Davis on Monday. It was the third defensive trade of the day for the Jaguars, as they also landed safety Jesse Bates III from the Atlanta Falcons and acquired defensive tackle Davon Godchaux from the New Orleans Saints, according to The Ringer’s Tom Pelissero.
Draft picks have not been much of a concern for the Jaguars one day ahead of Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported they sent the Falcons a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick for Bates, while NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported they sent the Saints a 2028 sixth-round pick that could turn into a 2027 sixth-round pick for Godchaux.
Still, the aggression comes as the Jaguars have an excellent chance to reach the Super Bowl for the first time in franchise history. They are off to a 6-2 start and are three games ahead of the Houston Texans for first place in the AFC South and the home playoff game that would come with a division title.
They also have no shortage of offensive talent, with quarterback Trevor Lawrence leading the way alongside running back Bhayshul Tuten, tight end Brenton Strange, and a group of wide receivers that includes Parker Washington and Jakobi Meyers. Despite the aggressive trades, Jacksonville’s defense has also played well and was not a glaring weakness.
It is second in the league in points allowed per game (15.1) and is a major reason there are realistic Super Bowl aspirations.
Now that defense is even better with a handful of headline players, including Davis. The defensive tackle helped lead the Eagles to the Super Bowl title during the 2024 campaign and is a force in the middle who can occupy double teams and open up blitzing lanes for outside rushers.
That will be welcome news for Travon Walker and Josh Hines-Allen, who could see more opportunities for sacks following this move.
Jacksonville also addressed an area of concern with this trade, since defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton is expected to miss the remainder of the season with injury. Davis can help fill the void for a Jaguars team that has its eye firmly on the Lombardi Trophy.
