The NFL free agency period unofficially begins Monday. The team is trying to secure top talent before hitting the public market.
However, the Philadelphia Eagles are also taking care of players under contract for 2026. They decided to reward their former 2022 first-round pick.
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The Eagles have reportedly signed defensive tackle Jordan Davis to a three-year, $78 million contract extension. The contract extension keeps Davis in Philadelphia for the foreseeable future.
The Eagles previously picked up Davis’ fifth-year option last offseason, locking him up for 2022. Now Davis is getting a deserved pay raise to keep him around.
Davis was a standout player out of Georgia who was selected 13th overall by Philadelphia. His is not a play that will brighten up the stat sheet.
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However, Davis’ outstanding ability to control the line of scrimmage made them a lethal duo alongside Jalen Carter. Davis is proving to be an important part of the Eagles defense that dominated Super Bowl 59 a year ago.
December 14, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis (90) during player introductions during the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Image
The Eagles were looking to add more pass rush help to EDGE. For now, this important part of the interior line is here to stay.
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