Overview
- Philadelphia sent Miami a 2026 third-round pick to acquire the former first-rounder ahead of the trade deadline.
- After his first practice Thursday, Phillips called the move “literally the greatest thing that’s happened to me” and praised the reception in Philadelphia.
- The Eagles sit tied for 25th in sacks with 16, and coaches expect Phillips to enter the edge rotation immediately.
- Phillips reunites with defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, under whom he was producing strongly in 2023 before an Achilles tear, highlighting both scheme fit and health management needs.
- He is a free agent after this season, giving the Eagles a short-term evaluation window that GM Howie Roseman said aligned with the team’s title ambitions.