MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins on Monday traded EDGE rusher Jaelan Phillips to the Philadelphia Eagles for a 2026 third-round draft decide, in accordance to a number of reports.
The transfer reunites Phillips with Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, who held the identical position in Miami throughout the 2023 season. Fangio helped develop Phillips into one of many league’s most explosive younger cross rushers earlier than accidents slowed his progress.
A primary-round decide within the 2021 NFL Draft, Phillips made a right away impression in Miami, setting a franchise rookie file with 8.5 sacks.
He adopted that up with seven extra in 2022 and was on tempo for a breakout 2023 season earlier than struggling an Achilles tear on Black Friday. He returned final yr however tore his ACL early within the season.
Despite the setbacks, Phillips remained a key defensive piece for the Dolphins, totaling 26 sacks and one compelled fumble in 55 profession video games. He additionally ranked among the many league’s prime cross rushers in effectivity — eighth in cross rush win price and twelfth in strain price amongst linebackers this yr, in accordance to ESPN.
Miami had exercised Phillips’ fifth-year choice, displaying religion in his long-term potential.
But at 2-7 and coming off the break up with longtime normal supervisor Chris Grier, the Dolphins seem centered on the longer term.
The crew is reportedly exploring extra trades involving Bradley Chubb and Matthew Judon as a part of a broader roster overhaul.
For the Eagles, the deal strengthens a protection that has struggled to generate strain, producing simply 16 sacks by way of eight video games.
It’s additionally a part of an aggressive push forward of Tuesday’s trade deadline — one which’s already included the acquisitions of cornerbacks Jaire Alexander and Michael Carter.
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