Jaelan Phillips ascended to a level few Miami Dolphins reach. He became a fan-favorite despite not being the underdog. Now, Phillips is no longer a member of the team.
Miami traded Phillips to the Philadelphia Eagles for a 2026 third-round pick. The move isn't unexpected, and the compensation is in line with the pre-trade speculation of what the Dolphins wanted.
However, it's a sign that the times could be changing in Miami as the Dolphins aren't wasting any time making trades after firing general manager Chris Grier last week. At the time it was reported the team would look back into making some moves before Tuesday's trade deadline, and this might be just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to tearing the roster down ahead of a rebuild.