Jaelan Phillips LB MIA (12) Sun 8/24/25 9:43 PM
Jaelan Phillips
LB MIA (12)
Phillips recorded two tackles and 0.5 sacks in Saturday's 14-6 preseason win over Jacksonville.
EDGE Analysis
Phillips has been brought back slowly in training camp and the preseason while recovering from a torn ACL. He suited up for his preseason debut Saturday and was on the field for 19 snaps, an encouraging sign for his role heading into a Week 1 matchup against the Colts.
Jaelan Phillips LB MIA (12) Tue 8/12/25 5:28 PM 1 Comment
Jaelan Phillips
LB MIA (12)
Phillips (knee) is considered day-to-day, C. Isaiah Smalls II of the Miami Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
Phillips didn't play in the Dolphins' preseason opener against the Bears this past Sunday after he was injured in practice Aug. 2. Phillips' previous two seasons were ruined by serious injuries, first he had an Achilles tear in 2023 and then a torn ACL ended his 2024 campaign.
Jaelan Phillips LB MIA (12) Sun 8/10/25 12:38 PM
Jaelan Phillips
LB MIA (12)
Based on pre-game warmups, Phillips (knee) is not in line to play against the Bears on Sunday, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Phillips is still working through a left knee injury that he suffered in practice in early August. The injury doesn't appear to be severe, but the Dolphins will play it conservatively to avoid aggravation. Phillips' next chance to play will be Saturday against the Lions.
Jaelan Phillips LB MIA (12) Sat 8/2/25 3:59 PM
Jaelan Phillips
LB MIA (12)
Phillips left Saturday's training camp practice due to a left knee injury, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
Phillips had his left knee checked on by trainers, but he relayed on social media that the injury was "just a bruise," per Hal Habib of The Palm Beach Post. Still, the injury is worth monitoring given Phillips' injury history over the last two seasons, including in 2024, when he suffered a partially torn ACL in his other knee. The 2021 first-rounder is slated to serve as the Dolphins' second starting edge rusher opposite Bradley Chubb.
Jaelan Phillips LB MIA (12) Fri 7/25/25 9:20 PM
Jaelan Phillips
LB MIA (12)
Phillips (knee) participated in Friday's practice, Yianni Kourakis of WPBF News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Phillips suffered a partial right ACL tear in early October that ended his 2024 campaign. He was able to participate in OTAs in a limited capacity and has progressed enough in his recovery to be fully active in practices for training camp. Phillips has played just 12 regular-season games over the last two years but is expected to be the Dolphins' second starting edge rusher opposite Bradley Chubb.
Jaelan Phillips LB MIA (12) Wed 5/28/25 2:20 PM
Jaelan Phillips
LB MIA (12)
Phillips (knee) is participating in a limited capacity during OTAs, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Per David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, coach Mike McDaniel said Wednesday that Phillips can drill in most sessions most days, but that the team will take a cautious approach at this point. The ACL tear that ended Phillips' 2024 season prematurely back in October was only partial, perhaps accelerating his recovery process somewhat. When he's healthy, he figures to have a significant role on the edge for Miami along with Bradley Chubb and Chop Robinson.
Jaelan Phillips LB MIA (12) Thu 10/3/24 4:05 PM
Jaelan Phillips
LB MIA (12)
Phillips (knee) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Phillips was already ruled out for the season due to a partial right ACL tear suffered in Monday's loss to the Titans, so this move was fully expected. The transaction created a roster spot that the Dolphins used to sign fellow linebacker Tyus Bowser. Phillips will now focus on his recovery with an eye toward a return in 2025, the final year of his rookie contract.
Jaelan Phillips LB MIA (12) Thu 10/3/24 12:54 PM
Jaelan Phillips
LB MIA (12)
Phillips (knee) suffered a season-ending partial right ACL tear during Monday's loss to the Titans, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Phillips was limited to eight regular-season appearances last season, with most of his missed time come as the result of a torn Achilles sustained Week 12. The standout pass rusher was able to work his way back and gain clearance to play as early as August, but he now faces the task of recovering from yet another serious injury. The Dolphins picked up Phillips' fifth-year option over the offseason, so he will play out the final year of his rookie contract during the 2025 campaign.
Jaelan Phillips LB MIA (12) Wed 10/2/24 4:29 PM
Jaelan Phillips
LB MIA (12)
Phillips announced Wednesday that he will miss the remainder of the 2024 season due to a knee injury, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Phillips didn't mention his exact diagnosis, but the 2021 first-round pick did state that he'll need reconstructive surgery. The Miami product returned to the field this season after sustaining a season-ending Achilles injury eight games into the Dolphins' 2023 campaign. He's appeared in 12 games over the past two years, recording 49 total tackles, including 7.5 sacks, and defended four passes. Expect Emmanuel Ogbah to see more work with Miami's first-team defense now that Phillips has announced he's out for the year.
Jaelan Phillips LB MIA (12) Tue 10/1/24 4:53 PM
Jaelan Phillips
LB MIA (12)
Phillips (knee) is still being evaluated for his injury suffered in Monday's loss to the Titans, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
Phillips exited the game in the second half and was unable to return. Jackson speculates it's unlikely he'll play in Week 5 against the Patriots due to the short week, but confirmation likely won't come until the team releases its first injury report. Considering the team has a Week 6 bye, it wouldn't be surprising if Phillips ultimately got the week off for extra recovery time.