MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Defensive finish/ linebacker Jaelen Phillips is ready to rejoin the Dolphins’ active roster practically 9 months after tearing his Achilles.
Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel introduced Monday that Phillips has been taken off the Physically Unable to Perform checklist.
Phillips, 25, who was a first-round choose in 2021 and performed as a Miami Hurricane, recorded 43 tackles and 6.5 sacks final season earlier than his injury occurred in Week 12 vs. the New York Jets on Nov. 24.
Although Phillips missed many of the season, he was on tempo for a career-high in sacks, tackles and penalties drawn.
While Phillips didn’t take part within the Dolphins’ first preseason sport—a 20-13 victory over the Atlanta Falcons—he’s now eligible to return to the sphere.
Miami performs the Washington Commanders on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET.
It stays unclear if Phillips will play in opposition to Washington however he’s anticipated to ease again into motion as he regains full energy.
In addition, the Dolphins introduced they’ve activated linebacker Jaelan Phillips off the bodily unable to carry out checklist and signed linebackers David Anenih and Wyatt Ray.
The workforce additionally positioned linebackers Grayson Murphy and Cam Brown on the reserve/injured checklist.
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