Overview
- Philadelphia finalized the deal Monday, sending Miami a 2026 third-rounder for Phillips ahead of Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline.
- Phillips is in the final year of his rookie contract and reunites with Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, under whom he logged 6.5 sacks in eight games in 2023.
- The Eagles, who rank near the bottom of the league in sacks, recently also traded for cornerbacks Jaire Alexander and Michael Carter II to bolster a retooling defense.
- The Dolphins are covering a portion of Phillips’ 2025 salary, and multiple reports indicate other Miami pass rushers could draw interest before the deadline.
- Dallas had been linked to Phillips while exploring edge help and was reportedly open to moving DT Mazi Smith, but the Cowboys now must pivot to alternative targets.