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Jerry Jones has reason for hope on Sunday against the Packers.
The Dallas Cowboys and Jerry Jones have been expected to be very aggressive this offseason. They were reportedly very involved in the Maxx Crosby trade sweepstakes before the Baltimore Ravens acquired him from the Las Vegas Raiders.
Now, the question becomes, where do the Cowboys turn to address their pass rush with Crosby off of the market? Two specific names have come up quite heavily in the rumor mill.
Those two names are none other than Cincinnati Bengals star free agent pass rusher Trey Hendrickson and Jaelan Phillips of the Philadelphia Eagles.
Hendrickson is a proven star who is going to command a big contract and a lot of interest in free agency. On the other hand, Phillips has huge potential but has yet to have the big breakout season. Either player would help take the Dallas pass rush to the next level.
With that being said, a new update has been shared about the Cowboys’ potential interest in Phillips.
Dallas Cowboys Get Bad News About Potential Jaelan Phillips Pursuit
While Phillips would be a nice addition for the Dallas defense, it’s sounding less and less likely that the Cowboys will actually have a chance at signing him.
According to a report from longtime NFL insider Ian Rapoport, there is a good chance that Phillips will instead sign with an NFC East rival.
“The Eagles have worked hard to bring back edge rusher Jaelan Phillips and there is optimism that it’ll happen,” Rapoport reported on X.
After the Eagles acquired Phillips in a trade before the deadline last season, keeping him has always been a part of their plan. If he were to hit the open free agency market, there would be a lot of competition for him, but Philadelphia seems to have a good shot.
Phillips is coming off of a 2025 season split between the Dolphins and Eagles that saw him play in 17 games. He racked up 53 total tackles to go along with five sacks, a forced fumble, two fumble recoveries, and four defended passes.
What Would It Cost to Sign Jaelan Phillips in Free Agency?
At just 26 years old, Phillips is a young up-and-coming pass rusher who will look to cash in this offseason. He’s not going to break the bank, but he won’t come cheap either.
Spotrac has projected that the market value for Phillips should be around the $17.3 million per season range. They have a suggested contract of three years and just over $52 million.
Whether or not the Cowboys will still pursue Phillips or not this offseason remains to be seen. He is one of the options that has been rumored to be a potential interest for the team.
Expect to hear plenty of rumors coming out of Dallas as Jones and the front office look to power the franchise back to being a Super Bowl contender.