Overview
- Philadelphia finalized the deal Monday, sending its own 2026 third-round pick to Miami, with the Dolphins covering part of Phillips’ remaining $13.25 million salary, according to multiple reports.
- The move targets a lagging pass rush for the reigning champions, who have 16 sacks through eight games after offseason losses and Za’Darius Smith’s in-season retirement.
- Phillips, 26, reunites with Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, enters the final year of his rookie deal, and has three sacks and strong pressure metrics this season after Achilles and ACL injuries in 2023–24.
- The acquisition continues an aggressive stretch for Philadelphia, which also traded for cornerbacks Jaire Alexander and Michael Carter II in the past week.
- Miami, now 2-7 after parting with GM Chris Grier on Friday, adds a third 2026 third-round pick and signals seller status as other suitors such as the Cowboys pivot ahead of the Nov. 4 deadline.