The Philadelphia Eagles' defense very well could take a hit this offseason just like it did last offseason. At this point last year, the discussion around the Eagles centered around the Super Bowl and the guys heading to free agency afterward.
The Philadelphia Eagles' pass rush turned things around in the second half of the 2025 National Football League season. One of the biggest reasons why this was the case was the addition of Jaelan Phillips.
The Philadelphia Eagles' pass rush is going to be under a microscope once again this offseason. This was the case ahead of the 2025 National Football League trade deadline, but the question was solved as the Eagles went out and acquired 26-year-old Jaelan Phillips from the Miami Dolphins.
Addressing the lack of a pass rush needs to be atop Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek’s priorities this offseason.
How many of the quarterbacks in NFL history to win a Conference Championship game before turning 27 years old can you name in five minutes?
The Philadelphia Eagles would be wise to retain edge rusher Jaelan Phillips after bringing him over ahead of the trade deadline this season. Phillips played in eight games with the Eagles in 2025 and had four passes defended, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, two sacks, and 28 total tackles.
The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.
The Eagles’ 2025 season is over, but two of their pending free agents have no desire to leave Philadelphia. Outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips said (via PHLY Sports’ EJ Smith) that he would prefer to re-sign with the Eagles, though he indicated he would test out free agency.
The Commanders have requested to interview Panthers assistant QBs coach Mike Bercovici for their QBs coach position on OC David Blough’s staff. (Jordan Schultz) Jeremy Fowler reports that the Commanders have requested to interview Falcons assistant D.J.
Almost all the discussion around the Eagles’ inability to make another significant postseason run has been about the underachieving offense. And that’s understandable considering how much Vic Fangio’s defense improved throughout the season.
The loose ends are all coming together for the Miami Dolphins' resources this offseason. The Dolphins did the hard part already, which was securing a general manager to run the franchise into the future.
There's a lot of doom-and-gloom chatter around the Philadelphia Eagles right now. Philadelphia was knocked out of the playoffs on Sunday by the San Francisco 49ers.
The Philadelphia Eagles are now preparing for the offseason after falling to the San Francisco 49ers in the Wild Card Round. One key decision they’ll have to make is on pass rusher Jaelan Phillips’ future.
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
Now that the Eagles are out of the playoffs, it's time to turn the page to a crucial offseason for the defending Super Bowl champs.
Jaelan Phillips was in the playoffs once. It lasted all of one game. He was with the Dolphins when they went to Buffalo with backup quarterback Skylar Thompson and lost, 34-31, during the 2022 season.
The Philadelphia Eagles don't have to worry about the offseason quite yet. Philadelphia has at least one game left in the season. If things swing the Eagles' way, they could have a maximum of four games left before they need to think ahead.
The Philadelphia Eagles arguably have the best defense in football right now. Earlier in the season, this wasn't the case. The Eagles' pass rush needed some more firepower and the No.
Perhaps no Eagles defender is more well-versed in how to handle the Buffalo Bills and star quarterback Josh Allen than Jaelen Phillips. Phillips spent the first 4 ½ years of his NFL career in the AFC East with the Miami Dolphins before being dealt to the Eagles before the trade deadline, a move that has worked out well for Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Eagles had a need in the pass rush and seemingly solved it with the addition of Jaelan Phillips. Philadelphia acquired Phillips from the Miami Dolphins ahead of the trade deadline and he's been great for the Eagles.
The Philadelphia Eagles have an NFC East showdown in Week 12, taking on the Dallas Cowboys. They're looking to stay hot after defeating the Detroit Lions 16-9 and are on a four-game winning streak.
Jaelan Phillips is having the time of his life these days, and who can blame him? The former Miami Dolphins edge defender has made a major impact right away with his new team after saying getting traded to the Philadelphia Eagles was the best thing that ever happened to him.
It was going to be tough for the Philadelphia Eagles to top the dominant defensive performance they put together last week against the Green Bay Packers.
Phillips made an immediate impact for the Eagles after being acquired at the trade deadline.
The Philadelphia Eagles outlasted the Green Bay Packers in a defensive "Monday Night Football" battle between NFC heavyweights. Here are our initial takeaways from the 10-7 Eagles win.
General manager Howie Roseman and the Philadelphia Eagles made the most of the trade deadline, fortifying both their defense and playoff hopes.
A NFC contender has made another move to bolster its defense ahead of the trade deadline.
Among all the speculation involving the Miami Dolphins and what they might do before the NFL trade deadline late Tuesday afternoon, the most popular idea seems to involve edge rusher Jaelan Phillips being sent to the Philadelphia Eagles.
If Miami is not interested in extending him, they should be open to moving him before the deadline.
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