Trending Now - Eagles Sign Jordan Davis to Three-year Contract Extension

WHO:

Jordan Davis, defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles organization

NFL insiders Ian Rapoport and Adam Schefter

Jordan Davis, defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles, NFL team

Adam Schefter, ESPN reporter

Ian Rapoport, NFL insider

WHAT:

Jordan Davis signed a three-year contract extension worth $78 million

The contract includes $65 million guaranteed

Davis is now the highest-paid nose tackle in NFL history

The total value of Davis' contract over four years is $90.938 million

Davis was set to make approximately $12.938 million in 2026 under his fifth-year option

Davis averaged $26 million per year in new money, ranking him second among NFL interior defenders

Davis had a career-high 72 total tackles, 6 pass breakups, 6 QB hits, and 4.5 sacks in 2025

Davis blocked a field goal attempt and returned it for a 61-yard touchdown against the Rams in Week 3

Jordan Davis signed a three-year contract extension worth $78 million.

The contract includes $65 million guaranteed.

Davis is now the highest-paid nose tackle in NFL history.

The annual value of Davis' new contract is $26 million per year.

Davis was previously set to make nearly $13 million in 2026.

Over the next four years, Davis' average annual salary will be $22.75 million.

Davis started 56 regular-season games for the Eagles over the past four seasons.

In 2025, Davis recorded 72 total tackles, six pass breakups, six QB hits, and 4.5 sacks.

Davis blocked a field goal attempt against the Rams in Week 3 and returned it for a 61-yard touchdown.

WHERE:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

WHEN:

The contract extension was reported on Saturday, March 7, 2026

Davis was the No. 13 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft

Davis earned NFC Defensive Player of the Week after his performance against the Lions in Week 11 of 2025

Davis was down 26 pounds heading into the 2025 season

The contract extension was reported on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

Davis was the No. 13 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.

Davis earned NFC Defensive Player of the Week after his performance against the Lions in Week 11 of the 2025 season.

Davis was down 26 pounds heading into the 2025 season.

WHY:

The Eagles are securing long-term contracts for key players as many are due for their second contracts

The Eagles are securing long-term contracts for key players as many are due for second contracts.

HOW:

The Eagles picked up Davis' fifth-year option to keep him in Philadelphia through 2026 before negotiating the extension

Davis made lifestyle changes during the past two offseasons that improved his health and performance.

(UPDATED March 8, 2026 01:22 UTC)

In a significant move for the Philadelphia Eagles, defensive tackle Jordan Davis has signed a three-year contract extension worth $78 million, making him the highest-paid nose tackle in NFL history. The deal, which includes $65 million guaranteed, brings the total value of his contract over four years to nearly $90.9 million, and Davis averaged $26 million per year in new money, ranking him second among NFL interior defenders. This extension comes as the Eagles focus on securing long-term contracts for key players, with Davis having showcased impressive performance last season, including a career-high 72 total tackles and a memorable 61-yard touchdown return after blocking a field goal.

(UPDATED March 7, 2026 23:01 UTC)

In a significant move for the Philadelphia Eagles, defensive tackle Jordan Davis has signed a three-year contract extension worth $78 million, making him the highest-paid nose tackle in NFL history. The deal, which includes $65 million guaranteed, will see Davis earning an average of $22.75 million per year over the next four seasons, a substantial increase from his nearly $13 million salary for 2026. Davis, who has started 56 regular-season games since being drafted 13th overall in 2022, had an impressive 2025 season, recording 72 total tackles and earning NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors.