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Jaelan Phillips Calls Eagles Trade ‘Greatest Thing’ After First Practice in Philadelphia

Philadelphia is counting on the 2021 first-rounder to lift a lagging pass rush after acquiring him for a 2026 third-round pick.

Overview

  • After his first practice Thursday, Phillips told reporters the move to Philadelphia is “literally the greatest thing that’s happened to me in my whole life.”
  • The Eagles enter Week 10 tied for 25th in sacks with 16 and expect Phillips to be a key edge piece under coordinator Vic Fangio, who coached him in Miami.
  • Miami received a 2026 third-round pick, and the Eagles are reportedly taking on about $1.5 million of Phillips’ remaining 2025 salary.
  • Phillips is in a contract year and will be a free agent after the season, adding urgency to his impact in Philadelphia.
  • Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said the decision was a collaboration with Champ Kelly and Brandon Shore during the team’s GM vacancy, and some Miami fans criticized Phillips’ celebratory remarks.