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Vic Fangio details Miami Dolphins’ defensive strategy after losing LB Jaelan Phillips

The Miami Dolphins linebacker Jaelan Phillips underwent surgery Wednesday on a torn Achilles he suffered against the New York Jets on Black Friday. Thursday, during his weekly session with the media, defensive coordinator Vic Fangio was asked about the 2021 first-round pick.

Surgery was a success!! Day 1 of many I’m built for this

— Jaelan Phillips ; ® (@JJPhillips15) November 29, 2023

“Jaelan is a great player, make no mistake about it,” Fangio said when asked about Phillips’ ability to set the edge.