Vic Fangio’s encouraging statements on Jordan Davis should have Eagles fans excited

Eagles DC and proud paisano Vic Fangio spoke to the media today about a number of topics, but one that stood out was his comments on DT Jordan Davis. The big-bodied lineman has struggled with his conditioning throughout his career in Philadelphia, but based on what Fangio had to say, it looks like we may see a new side to the former Georgia Bulldog:

Fangio is thrilled with where Jordan Davis is at from a physical fitness standpoint:

Vic Fangio says he thinks Jordan Davis got in his best shape late in the 2024 season. He wouldn’t get into why he thinks it took that long.

Fangio says he thinks Davis is going to be good for the Eagles this year.

— Brandon Lee Gowton (@BrandonGowton) June 3, 2025

This is what we love to see. Not only is Fangio showing his guy love for getting in shape, but he was smart to duck the question on why it took so long. While it’s a question I have had, as have many fans, it’s a bogus question in this setting. It’s just setting him up to talk bad about one of his guys, and Uncle Vic doesn’t play that mess.

There’s also some serious merit to what he had to say about Jordan Davis’ fitness. He looks noticeably slimmer in Eagles content, he’s done this offseason. Plus, I know it’s not much, but he’s definitely a lot more explosive in this drill than we’re used to seeing.

Is it just me or does Jordan Davis look incredible? pic.twitter.com/GfiYlvRVBw

— tom stakes (@tomstakes) June 3, 2025

Sure, it’s not even training camp yet, but these are the signs of development we’ve been waiting for. He obviously provided value as a lumbering run-stopper, but being faster and stronger can only increase his ability to contribute on that defensive line.

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