Dolphins Trade Jaelan Phillips to Eagles Ahead of NFL Deadline
Jaelan Phillips is traded by the Dolphins to the Eagles, and a fire sale starts before the NFL trade deadline. Jaelan Phillips, an edge rusher, was reportedly acquired by the Eagles in a significant trade from the Dolphins.
Activity for the NFL trade deadline has already begun.
The Dolphins traded pass rusher Jaelan Phillips to the Eagles on Monday morning in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
After a difficult start to the season and the dismissal of General Manager Chris Grier on Friday, the Dolphins seem to be in fire sale mode.
In the meantime, in an effort to win the Super Bowl again, the Eagles are bringing in new players.
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After recuperating from an ACL injury more than a year ago, Phillips, 26, has recorded three sacks this season.
Bradley Chubb may be on the block if the Dolphins decide to deal another pass rusher.
At the NFL trade deadline, Howie Roseman and the Philadelphia Eagles made a significant deal.
According to several sources, the Miami Dolphins are giving the Eagles edge rusher Jaelan Phillips in exchange for a third-round draft pick in 2026.
Dolphins Trade Jaelan Phillips to Eagles Ahead of NFL Deadline
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Dolphins will cover a portion of Phillips’ prorated $13.25 million salary in order to complete the transaction.
Prior to Tuesday’s deadline, the Eagles had already been active, adding flexibility to their secondary by acquiring cornerbacks Michael Carter II and Jaire Alexander last week.
But Phillips, a former first-round draft pick, can turn around a pass rush that has only managed 16 sacks in eight games. This season, veteran Brandon Graham even came out of retirement to support the team.
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Phillips, 26, is in the last year of his rookie deal. This season, he has three sacks, all of which have occurred in the last five games. According to Next Gen Stats, he has also registered 20 pressures throughout that time.
Phillips was previously coached by Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio in 2023 while he was employed for the Dolphins in the same capacity. Prior to being sidelined by a ruptured Achilles, Phillips had amassed 6½ sacks in eight games that season.
General Manager Chris Grier left the Dolphins on Friday, giving interim GM Champ Kelly the opportunity to trade important players before the deadline in an attempt to change the team’s 2-7 record.
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Dolphins Trade Jaelan Phillips to Eagles Ahead of NFL Deadline.
