Jordan Davis 'absolutely glad' to be helping the Eagles via Jaguars trade

The 6-2 Jacksonville Jaguars made multiple all-in acquisitions on Monday, one of which involved sending the Philadelphia Eagles a 2027 first-round draft pick and a 2029 second-round pick for defensive tackle Jordan Davis.

While speaking with Jeff Skversky of Fox 29 on Monday evening, Davis addressed parting ways with what had been the only team of his NFL career since the Eagles drafted him in 2022.

Jordan Davis disappointed by trade from Eagles

"A little disappointed, but, you know, understanding that they’re in the rebuilding process. You know, for the picks — first-round and second-round pick — obviously helps the team and, you know, I love those guys," Davis said about the trade, per Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. "So, however I can help the team, even in my departure, I’m absolutely glad to be doing that." 

Davis earned a Super Bowl ring as part of the Eagles team that defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in February 2025. More recently, Eagles general manager Howie Roseman began a roster restructuring when he traded offensive lineman Cam Jurgens to the Baltimore Ravens in October. 

As Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated noted on Tuesday, the 2-7 Eagles are now "doing a reset" that involved acquiring future draft assets for Davis and others. Back in March, the Eagles and Davis agreed to a three-year contract extension that reportedly was worth $78M with $65M guaranteed. 

Jordan Davis sends classy message to Eagles fans

During their chat, Skversky asked Davis if the 26-year-old had a message for Philadelphia fans. 

"Thank you," Davis responded. "Thank you for everything from the bottom of my heart. It means a lot. So many stories I could tell, and I'm just hopeful that I left an impact. Have nothing but good things and memories to look back on. So, I appreciate the time. Appreciate the cheers and the boos and everything in between. I'm sure this won't be the last that y'all see of me."

Davis now joins a Jaguars team aiming to win more than just a single playoff game this coming winter. Jacksonville next plays the 1-7 Tennessee Titans on Nov. 15.