Dolphins' Bradley Chubb, Jaelan Phillips address trade rumors after blowout loss to Ravens

Miami Dolphins pass-rushers Bradley Chubb and Jaelan Phillips were subjects of numerous trade rumors before the Dolphins fell to 2-7 on the season via a blowout 28-6 home loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night. 

While speaking with reporters after the defeat, Chubb and Phillips addressed their uncertain futures ahead of the upcoming trade deadline, which will arrive at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Nov. 4. 

Bradley Chubb understands "the business of football" amid trade rumors

"God has full control," Chubb said, per Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald. "He knows the plans he has for me. I’m just living each and every day, being where my feet are. I understand the business of football. But at the end of the day, I love these guys. I got the C on my shirt for a reason."

Before Thursday's game got underway, one report claimed that "the Dolphins aren't looking to offload players" despite the club's record. For an article published on Friday morning, NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated wrote that there are "fair questions floating around on whether there are guardrails on the current regime, based on the tenor of conversations" as it pertains to the Dolphins. 

In short, one wonders if Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel and/or general manager Chris Grier could potentially be shown the door at any time. Team owner Stephen Ross may want to hand a to-be-hired regime as many future draft assets as he can get his hands on this fall. 

Meanwhile, the Dallas Cowboys, San Francisco 49ers, New England Patriots, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs, Carolina Panthers and Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly among the clubs that could be interested in acquiring some pass-rush help. 

Jaelan Phillips also knows reality of his situation ahead of trade deadline

"It's out of my control," Phillips added about whether or not he'll be traded before Nov. 4. "I would love to stay here. But if I get traded, I get traded."

Miami won't play again until the club hosts the Buffalo Bills (5-2) on Nov. 9. It remains to be seen if Chubb and Phillips will still be employed by the Dolphins when that game kicks off.