The former first-round defensive tackle is added a new skill to his resume this offseason for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Jordan Davis has been a very important part of the Philadelphia Eagles over the last few years as the former first-round defensive tackle has worked as a run-stuffer.
As he gets set for an important fourth season with the franchise, though, he knows that the team will be expecting even more from him in 2025.
A big reason? Philadelphia needs him to be more of a pass rusher than ever before.
Ever since he came out of Georgia, Davis has been known as more of a run-stopping defensive tackle. He never showed much pass rushing prowess with the Bulldogs or in his first four seasons with the Eagles.
That is about to change. … or so the Eagles hope.
Speaking to reporters during Eagles voluntary workouts, Davis detailed how he was preparing himself to be more than just a first- and second-down run defender.
“I'm getting into great shape and working hard and understanding the nuances of pass rushing,” Davis said. “Not even just (coach) Clint Hurtt, but (teammate) Nolan Smith has been teaching me things.
"When it's just stuff like that, learning stuff from different players and coaches, they want you to be your best at pass rush. They want you. They expect that from you."
Davis had his fifth-year option picked up by the Eagles this offseason. … in anticipation of getting more from him.
In his first three seasons with the team, he managed to record just 3.5 sacks. Philadelphia will need a jump up from a former first-round pick from that kind of production.
That is why Davis is doing everything he can to be in shape - physically and intellectually - for the long season ahead.
If he can build off of last year's improvements as a rusher, he may be in for his best year yet.
