The Eagles DT is ready for an expanded role this season and is in shape to carry the load.
The Eagles were back for their second training camp practice on Wednesday and we got to hear from Jordan Davis for the first time since the spring. He showed up for camp noticeably slimmer, and revealed that he weighed in at 330 pounds, down about 26 pounds overall from the start of the 2024 season.
“I feel great. Amazing, really.”
Davis explained that he put in the work this offseason and was consistent with it. His workout and weight loss was a continuation of what he started in the winter and in the spring.
“Understanding my role is bigger, and what’s expected of me is greater, and so obviously you have to change and adapt. I’m just glad I’m at this place right now. I’m ready to hit the ground running, and fortunately we got a great group of guys along the d-line, and we’re all pushing each other. We all motivate each other. So, I just want to be the best for the team — not only for the team, but for my brothers.”
The defensive tackle said that he’s been living better and has more energy since making some lifestyle changes. He noted that he’s able to focus better and it’s taking him longer to get tired on the field, so definitely more conditioned. Davis is using this time in training camp to feel out his new body and how it moves at the new weight.
“That’s not saying everything is completely different. I’m still the same Jordan Davis, I’m still gonna be that anchor. I’m still gonna be that same player, but knowing that with this new weight, that I can do a lot more. I can move a lot more, like on passing reps, I’m going to be expected to add to that. That’s just what’s been communicated with me from the top down, and honestly, I’m here for that. I’m ready for it.”
Davis also noted that he never felt like he lost any power, and actually feels like he got stronger this offseason. He said that going against Landon Dickerson and Jordan Mailata in camp helps him work out how to handle double teams at his slimmer size. The DT admitted that at a lighter weight, it does force him to be a little more technical in his movements, make sure he’s staying down, and focus on those details.
He laughed at how invested Eagles fans have been in his body, but ultimately said that he appreciates that people can see the progress he’s made. Now that he’s hit the goal weight, it’s about being conditioned and making sure he can be on the field as much as needed.
