The Philadelphia Eagles are having a nightmare 2026 NFL season. Heading into their Week 10 bye, the Eagles are currently 2-7, and there’s not much hope for a second-half turnaround without Jalen Hurts.
So, with the Eagles clearly headed towards one of the top picks in the 2027 NFL Draft, it would also make sense to hear that the Eagles are sellers. But what might not make sense to some is the stunning trade reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
He reported that the Eagles are trading fan-favorite defensive tackle Jordan Davis to the Jacksonville Jaguars. This is a massive trade for the Eagles, but there’s a good reason why Howie Roseman has made this deal.
Why the Eagles are trading Jordan Davis to the Jaguars
“Blockbuster: the Jaguars are trading a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick to the Eagles for defensive tackle Jordan Davis, sources tell ESPN,” Schefter reports.
This is a major move for the Eagles, as the rumors surrounding Moro Ojomo being unavailable for trade make sense, but maybe not in the way fans might’ve expected.
After trading Davis, the Eagles will now likely look to retain Ojomo for the foreseeable future. Davis, meanwhile, heads to the Jaguars and lands a massive haul of picks for Roseman and the Eagles.
The Eagles had three elite defensive tackles with Ojomo, Davis, and Jalen Carter. It was always going to be unrealistic to keep all three. So, instead of letting Ojomo walk in free agency, or trading him or Carter, the Eagles decided to trade Davis.
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While he’s a fan-favorite DT, the Eagles were given a very intriguing option with this massive trade offer from the Jaguars.
A 2027 first-round pick is incredibly appealing, and getting a 2029 second-rounder is something maybe only Howie Roseman has the confidence to accept.
Sure, losing Davis stings, but the Eagles were always going to lose a DT at some point. Now, Roseman can focus on signing Ojomo while using the first-round pick to add more cost-controlled help to this roster.
Between the potential to sign Ojomo to an extension and the strong draft capital, this surprising trade made by the Eagles is one that does make some sense.
