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Eagles Land Jaelan Phillips in Low-Cost Deadline Deal as Roseman Rules Out In-Season Extension

Philadelphia views the pass-rush addition as a short-term play under a $1.5 million 2025 cap hit following Miami’s salary conversion.

Miami Dolphins linebacker Jaelan Phillips (15) celebrates an interception during the second half of an NFL game against the Las Vegas Raiders with teammates safety Jevon Holland (8) and cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Nov. 19, 2023.
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Sep 4, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman looks on before the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Philadelphia acquired the 26-year-old edge rusher from Miami for a 2026 third-round pick.
  • The Dolphins converted $5.1 million of Phillips’ fifth-year option into a signing bonus, leaving the Eagles responsible for about $1.5 million this season, per ESPN’s Field Yates.
  • Howie Roseman indicated the team will not pursue an in-season extension, aligning with his policy during Super Bowl pushes.
  • Phillips has 26 sacks in 55 games with major injuries in 2023 (Achilles) and 2024 (ACL), but he posted strong 2025 pass-rush metrics before the trade.
  • Analysts praised the move’s upside, citing his fit in Vic Fangio’s system and noting Roseman leveraged surplus third-round assets without sacrificing future flexibility.