Philadelphia Eagles Acquire Jaelan Phillips from Miami Dolphins in Trade

The Philadelphia Eagles have aggressively bolstered their defense ahead of the 2025 NFL trade deadline by acquiring edge rusher Jaelan Phillips from the Miami Dolphins in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick. Phillips, a former first-round pick with a strong early career but hampered by injuries in recent seasons, reunites with defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, who coached him in Miami and saw his best performance under Fangio's guidance. This move follows the Eagles' recent trades for cornerbacks Michael Carter II and Jaire Alexander, aiming to address their pass rush struggles and improve their defense ranked 23rd overall. The Dolphins, amid organizational turmoil including the dismissal of GM Chris Grier and a poor season start, appear to be initiating a rebuild by trading away Phillips, who was in the final year of his contract and had missed significant time due to injuries. Despite Phillips' injury history, the Eagles view him as a key asset for their Super Bowl title defense and possibly plan to extend his contract. The trade has been met with national attention as a significant and bold move by the Eagles to strengthen their roster for the playoff push.