Overview
- Less than a week after being acquired, Phillips debuted in a 10-7 win at Green Bay with seven pressures, six tackles, two quarterback hits, a fumble recovery and a late fourth-and-1 stop.
- Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio praised the move and said the plan was to play Phillips extensively due to carryover from their 2023 work together in Miami and his in-season readiness.
- Jalen Carter said the locker room trusted Phillips and lauded his performance, noting he “showed out” with timely disruption.
- Philadelphia sent a 2026 third-round pick to Miami for Phillips, who played nearly 78% of defensive snaps as the 7-2 Eagles sought a boost to their pass rush.
- The 26-year-old reunites with Fangio after recent Achilles and ACL injuries limited him in 2023–24, adding upside to a front that also now includes Brandon Graham and Nolan Smith.