Early Monday morning, it was announced by multiple media outlets that the Miami Dolphins are trading EDGE rusher Jaelan Phillips to the Philadelphia Eagles for a third round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The move comes just days after the Dolphins and long-time general manager Chris Grier decided to mutually part ways, with reports following the departure saying that Grier was hesitant to trade many of Miami’s top stars. With interim general manager Chip Kelly holding the reins of the franchise, clearly the Dolphins’ trade strategies have changed.
Phillips, the 18th overall selection in the 2021 NFL Draft, leaves Miami after an injury riddled tenure with the club. Both his 2023 and 2024 campaigns were cut short due to gruesome lower body injuries. In 2023, he played in just 8 games before tearing his Achilles in a November contest against the New York Jets. In 2024, Phillips made it through just 4 games before tearing his ACL in a game against the Tennessee Titans.
In four and a half years with the Dolphins, Phillips amassed 177 combined tackles, 26 sacks, one forced fumble and four fumble recoveries.
Phillips’ departure may not be the only trade Miami makes at the trade deadline this year, as multiple other players such as Bradley Chubb, Matthew Judon, Jaylen Waddle and others have been discussed as targets for other clubs as well. We will continue to keep you updated with all of Miami’s trade news as Tuesday’s trade deadline approaches.
