Jaguars trade for Jordan Davis in third defensive deal

The Jacksonville Jaguars traded defensive tackle Jordan Davis to the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, sending a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick to complete their third defensive acquisition of the day. The move adds a former first-round selection to Jacksonville’s defense as the team seeks to strengthen its roster during the season.

Earlier Monday, Jacksonville acquired safety Jessie Bates III from the Atlanta Falcons for a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick. The Jaguars also obtained defensive tackle Davon Godchaux from the New Orleans Saints for a conditional 2028 sixth-round pick that could become a 2027 sixth-round pick. Together, the three trades involved six future draft selections.

The Jaguars were 6-2 and had won five of their previous six games when the trades were reported. They had also lost nose tackle DaVon Hamilton to injured reserve with a leg injury, and Davis is expected to fill a role in the middle of the defensive line. Jacksonville’s deals included both interior defensive linemen and a safety, addressing multiple positions on defense.

Davis, 26, was selected by Philadelphia in the first round of the 2022 draft and signed a...