Jordan Davis Signs Record-Breaking Deal with Eagles

0:00For the NFL, it's March 7th. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. Philadelphia Eagles defensive star Jordan Davis has signed a three-year contract extension worth $78 million with $65 million guaranteed. This deal makes the 26-year-old the highest-paid nose tackle in NFL history locking him in with Philly long-term. The Eagles have one of the league's youngest defenses and now they're facing big costs for second contracts. They already picked up Davis' fifth-year option through the 2026 season, rewarding the 2022 first-round pick for his growth. Davis transformed his game with major lifestyle changes over two off seasons, dropping 26 pounds heading into last year. That led him play 61% of defensive snaps, 167 more than in his prior seasons combined. He posed a career highs with 72 tackles, 6 pass breakups, 6 quarterback hits, and 4.5 sacks.

1:00Davis earned NFC defensive player of the week honors after dominating the Lions in week 11. On special teams, he blocked a field goal against the Rams in week 3 and returned at 61 yards for a touchdown, snagging NFC special teams, player of the week. Now fully committed, Davis will anchor Philly's dominant defensive line for years. A message from our sponsor supports today's story. Head in, sound on, lights out, that is the routine, S-O-L-I-SOLY-PELLOW.com.