Eagles Acquire Jaelan Phillips From Dolphins To Boost Pass Rush

The Philadelphia Eagles have acquired pass rusher Jaelan Phillips from the Miami Dolphins in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick, addressing their need for edge-rush help amid injuries and inconsistent production. Phillips, a 26-year-old former first-round pick, reunites with Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, who coached him briefly in Miami. Despite recent injuries including a torn Achilles and ACL, Phillips has shown promise with three sacks this season and a career total of 26 sacks. The Dolphins, struggling with a 2-7 record and a front office shakeup, are beginning a roster overhaul, trading away veterans like Phillips to reset their team. The Eagles, defending Super Bowl champions and NFC's No. 1 seed, view this move as a strategic addition to bolster their pass rush for another championship run. This trade also helps Philadelphia correct a previous offseason trade misstep by upgrading from Bryce Huff to Phillips, potentially improving their defensive pass rush significantly.