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The Philadelphia Eagles made a surprise trade on Monday, sending defensive tackle Jordan Davis to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick.
Davis was the No. 13 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft and part of the Eagles' Super Bowl LIX championship team. As Davis was preparing to leave Philadelphia, FOX29 Philadelphia's Jeff Skversky caught up with him at the airport to get his reaction to the trade to Jacksonville.
"A little disappointed," Davis admitted, adding, "But I understand that they're in a rebuilding process and you know, for the picks, first round, second round pick, you know obviously helps the team."
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"I love those guys, so however it can help the team even in my departure, I'm absolutely glad to be doing that," Davis said.
He also sent a heartfelt message to Eagles fans for all the love and support they've extended while he's been part of Philadelphia's roster.
"Appreciate the cheers and the boos & everything in between. … won't be the last y'all see of me," he said.
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Many fans reacted to Davis's heartfelt comments after his trade to Jacksonville, with several wishing the former Eagles defensive tackle the best.
"He looks and sounds distraught I love the compensation but I feel bad for him," one commenter said.
Others commented, "JD deserved better but I think the change of scenery will be good for him," and "That hurts to hear, but he’s graceful as always!! Gonna miss him for sure.."
"He's a baller and gave it all to the @Eagles. He got one ring with Philly and I hope he gets another one with Jacksonville," a commenter wrote.
The most surprising aspect of the trade is how much Jacksonville gave up to acquire Davis. ESPN gave the Eagles an "A" grade for getting the picks they did, while the Jaguars earned an "F" for giving up too much to acquire Davis.
These two teams are trending in different directions, with the Eagles struggling amid multiple injury issues, including starting quarterback Jalen Hurts, who was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his left leg and bilateral pulmonary emboli in his lungs, per CBS News.
On the other hand, the Jaguars are looking to make significant moves in their attempts to contend in the AFC and reach the Super Bowl, and they have made several trades ahead of the deadline. They also traded for Cincinnati Bengals safety Jessie Bates and New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Davon Godchaux to upgrade their defense.
Davis now heads to a Jaguars team hoping to contend for the Super Bowl, but his emotional reaction to the trade shows just how much he valued his time with the Eagles and wants to see the team improve even without him there.
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