Eagles’ $12 Million Man Quietly Delivers Key Plays in Philadelphia’s 3-0 Start

The Philadelphia Eagles are 3-0 to begin the 2025 season, and while stars like Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley have earned headlines, one unsung hero has been quietly making his presence felt every single week. His impact hasn’t always come in flashy moments, but he’s been the kind of difference-maker that coaches dream about.

He’s trimmed down his frame, improved his stamina, and shown up to camp in phenomenal shape. After shedding nearly 26 pounds during the offseason, this lineman has looked more explosive and more focused than ever. In three games, he’s produced a sack, 16 total tackles, two tackles for loss, and three passes defended - numbers that already put him on pace for the best season of his young career.

Then came Week 3 against the Rams, when his touchdown turned the tide in Philadelphia’s dramatic win. It was the kind of performance that not only electrified teammates but also reminded everyone that this is a player capable of breaking out in 2025. That man is Jordan Davis.

Once viewed as a question mark for the roster, Davis is now proving himself as an integral piece of the Eagles’ defense. Bleacher Report’s Brad Gagnon even called him the team’s “biggest surprise” of the season so far, noting he’s only a sack and a half away from matching his career-high. His fifth-year option is paying him just over $12 million this season, and right now, every penny looks justified.

Head coach Nick Sirianni praised the defensive tackle’s growth and consistency: “He came into camp in the best shape of his career. He dropped 26 pounds, built up his stamina, and now you’re seeing the results every Sunday. One sack, tackles all over the field, knocking down passes – that’s a guy who’s locked in and ready to have a special season."

Davis is also playing for his future. He’ll be a free agent after this year, and the way he’s performing now raises the stakes for both him and the franchise. If he continues this pace, the Eagles will face a difficult decision at season’s end about whether they can afford to keep him long-term.

For now, though, the focus remains on the field - and Davis is making the most of his moment. Three weeks into the season, Philadelphia’s $12 million man has gone from roster question mark to breakout cornerstone, proving he’s exactly the type of player the Eagles need if they want to sustain their unbeaten run.