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The Philadelphia Eagles added more depth to their defensive line on Monday just hours before the NFL trade deadline, according to multiple reports.
The Eagles reportedly acquired linebacker Jaelan Phillips in a trade with the Miami Dolphins in exchange for a third-round pick in 2026. The deal has not yet been announced.
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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) is tackled by Miami Dolphins linebacker Jaelan Phillips (15) during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on October 30, 2025. (Nathan Ray Seebeck/Imagn Images)
The move reunites Phillips with defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, who was with the Dolphins in 2023. Phillips was having one of the best seasons of his career when he recorded 6.5 sacks and 43 tackles in eight games. However, his season ended prematurely due to injury.
The 2018 first-round pick is having a solid year with nine games. He has 25 total tackles and three sacks for Miami. The Dolphins have struggled all season and lost Thursday night to the Baltimore Ravens. Phillips had four tackles, including one for a loss, in the game.
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Miami Dolphins linebacker Jaelan Phillips (15) celebrates after sacking Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (not pictured) during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on September 8, 2024. (Sam Navarro/Imagn Images)
Phillips is making $13.3 million this season. He is expected to become a free agent before the start of the 2026 season.
For the Dolphins, it was the first move made since the team parted ways with general manager Chris Grider. Champ Kelly took over as interim general manager. Rumors had swirled for weeks that the team was involved in trade talks with some of its top players, including wide receiver Jaylen Waddle.
For the Eagles, this is the team’s second decision in three days.
Miami Dolphins linebacker Jaelan Phillips (15) celebrates after a tackle during the first half against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field on October 19, 2025. (Ken Blaze/Imagn Images)
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Philadelphia acquired Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander from the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday.
