Jaguars Acquire Davis, Bates, Godchaux in Deadline Moves

The Jacksonville Jaguars acquired defensive tackle Jordan Davis from the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, their last and most significant of three moves a day before the NFL trade deadline. Jacksonville gave up a 2027 first-round draft pick and a 2029 second-rounder for Davis.

The Jaguars also traded for Atlanta safety Jessie Bates III and New Orleans defensive tackle Davon Godchaux. Jacksonville gave up a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 fifth-rounder for Bates, and a 2028 sixth-rounder that could be elevated to a 2027 sixth-rounder.

“Jordan’s impact on the field can be felt on every down. This is a well-rounded premier player and person.”

So that’s six future picks to help the team win now. The Jaguars (6-2), who have won five of six games, believe they have a shot at the No. 1 seed in the AFC and a chance to make the franchise’s first Super Bowl.

Davis has only 1 1/2 sacks with one interception in nine games this season. He had his best year last season when he had career highs with 4 1/2 sacks and 72 tackles. He is expected to fill a void in the middle of Jacksonville's defensive line; the Jaguars placed nose tackle DaVon Hamilton on injured reserve last week with a leg injury.

“We are extremely grateful to Jordan for his contributions to our team on the field and in the Philadelphia community since we drafted him five years ago,” the Eagles said in a statement. “He has been a key contributor to our team culture and on-field success, which included two Super Bowl appearances and a world championship in 2024.

The Eagles gave Jordan Davis a three-year, $78 million contract extension in March. Davis was a first-round pick in 2022 and helped the Eagles dominate the Chiefs in Super Bowl 59 to cap the 2024 season.