The Philadelphia Eagles desperately needed to land a high-level pass rusher for them to have a legitimate chance of competing for a Super Bowl. Their depth has weakened following the injuries to Nolan Smith, Azeez Ojulari, Ogbo Okoronkwo, and Za’Darius Smith’s sudden retirement. The Eagles had two days to make a trade before the NFL Trade Deadline on Tuesday.
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Miami Dolphins, Jaelan Phillips
Nov 5, 2023; Frankfurt, Germany; Miami Dolphins linebacker Jaelan Phillips (15) against the Kansas City Chiefs in the second half during an NFL International Series game at Deutsche Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
According to Adam Schefter, the Philadelphia Eagles acquired Jaelan Phillips from the Miami Dolphins for a 2026 third-round pick. He reunites with Vic Fangio, who served as the Dolphins’ defensive coordinator in 2023, during which he was in the midst of a breakout season before a season-ending injury ended it. Miami agreed to eat part of Phillips’ salary to facilitate the trade. Lastly, the former first-round pick has a golden opportunity to compete for a Lombardi Trophy after previously playing for a team in contention for the first-overall pick in the upcoming draft.
Sources: Miami is trading edge rusher Jaelan Phillips to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick.
This is the third trade the Eagles have made in the past week. They now have added Phillips, CB Jaire Alexander and CB Michael Carter. pic.twitter.com/orXU4gKnwg
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 3, 2025
However, he has injury concerns.
He has struggled to stay healthy
Miami Dolphins, Jaeln Phillips, NFL
Jul 28, 2025; Miami Gardens, MI, USA; Miami Dolphins linebacker Jaelan Phillips (15) works during training camp at Baptist Health Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Jaelan Phillips has struggled to stay healthy, suffering season-ending injuries in back-to-back seasons and missing 23 games in 2023 and 2024. He missed ten games in 2023 due to an oblique injury and a season-ending Achilles injury, and 13 games in 2024 with a partially torn ACL. So far, Phillips has stayed healthy, recording 25 tackles, three TFLs, seven quarterback hits, and three sacks across nine games, including nine starts, accounting for 73% of defensive snaps.
Philadelphia Eagles, Jalyx Hunt
NFL Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jalyx Hunt
Jalyx Hunt
Jaelan Phillips
Brandon Graham
Josh Uche
Patrick Johnson
Antwaun Powell-Ryland (Practice Squad)
Nolan Smith (Short-term IR)
Azeez Ojulari (Short-term IR)
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