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Eagles Offseason: Birds Exercise Davis’ Fifth-Year Option
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All posts by Paul BowmanPublished30 Apr 2025
The Eagles made their first decision on the fifth-year options prior to the draft last weekend.
With the May 1 deadline looming, the Eagles have opted to pick-up Davis’ fifth-year option at $12.9 million.
Sources: The #Eagles are exercising the fifth-year option on DT Jordan Davis, locking in a guaranteed $12.9M for the 2026 season.
Davis has started every game over the last two years in Philadelphia. pic.twitter.com/siiEgNXTug
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) April 30, 2025
Davis has been a largely ineffective pass rusher since arriving in Philadelphia, but he’s been a stout run-stopper and gap-filler. The thing that excites the Eagles, however, is his playoff run last year where he began to turn into the pass rusher they envisioned in addition to his run-game prowess.
It’s a hefty price tag, but not unusual for a starting defensive lineman. If he does pan out this year like he did in the playoffs last year, it’ll be a steal for next seasons.
The Eagles now have team control through 2026 and could begin to discuss a longer-term extension with Davis’ camp.
Offseason Recap:
Extended/Re-Signed:
DT Jordan Davis (Fifth-Year Option)
Draft:Â Draft Central
Acquired:
QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson (Trade)
Retired:
Released:
Traded:
Eagles Free Agents Signing Elsewhere:
DT Milton Williams (PanthersPatriots)
