The catalyst behind the Philadelphia Eagles' acquisition of edge rusher Jaelan Phillips from the Miami Dolphins was his former defensive coordinator, Vic Fangio, given their successful collaboration in 2023.
Phillips was a star under Fangio that year before an Achilles injury during the season derailed what appeared to be a Pro Bowl-caliber season. After being traded from the Dolphins to the Eagles this week to reunite with his defensive coordinator, Phillips went into his relationship with Fangio and how they have worked together before.
“Vic isn’t a man of many words.