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Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips: Moves to IR
Jaelan Phillips (knee) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.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 Miami 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.
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Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips: Recovering from partial ACL tear
Jaelan Phillips (knee) suffered a season-ending partial right ACL tear during Monday's loss to the Titans, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN reports.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 Miami 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.
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Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips: Done for season
Jaelan Phillips announced Wednesday via his personal Instagram account that he will miss the remainder of the 2024 season due to a knee injury, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.Phillips didn't mention the exact diagnosis of the knee injury he suffered in Monday's loss to the Titans, 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 Miami Dolphins' 2023 campaign. He's appeared in 12 games over the past two seasons, recording 49 total tackles, including 7.5 sacks, and four pass breakups. Expect Emmanuel Ogbah to see more work with Miami's first-team defense now that Phillips has announced he's out for the season.
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Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips: Needs further evaluation
Jaelan Phillips (knee) is still being evaluated for his injury suffered in Monday's loss to the Titans, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.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.
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Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips: Done for night
Jaelan Phillips (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's contest against the Titans, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.Phillips appears to have tweaked his right knee versus Tennessee, and he'll now be forced to sit out the rest of Monday Night Football. In his absence, Emmanuel Ogbah will likely see an increase in workload at weak-side linebacker.
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Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips: Full participant Thursday
Jaelan Phillips (Achilles) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.The linebacker was a limited participant Wednesday after playing 56 snaps across Miami's first two games following a brisk recovery from last November's Achilles tear. The fourth-year pro has recorded two tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in the Miami Dolphins' first two contests.
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Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips: Limited to start week
Jaelan Phillips (Achilles) was limited in Wednesday's practice, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.Miami continues to bring Phillips on slowly as he recovers from an Achilles tear he sustained last November. Barring any setbacks, the 2021 first-round pick should suit up for Sunday's game against Seattle, though he could remain on a snap count. Phillips has tallied two tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks, over the first two games of the regular season.
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Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips: Off injury report
Jaelan Phillips (Achilles) has no injury designation ahead of Thursday night's matchup with the Bills, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.Phillips is still recovering from the Achilles injury he sustained in 2023, but it appears he'll be suiting up Thursday night after playing limited snaps in Week 1. The 2021 first-round pick logged 6.5 sacks in just eight regular-season games last season, and he's expected to line up opposite Quinton Bell as part of Miami's top pass-rush unit against the Bills.
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Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips: Still tending to injury
Jaelan Phillips (Achilles) was listed as a limited participant in Monday's practice estimate, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.Phillips was on a playing time limit for Sunday's 20-17 win over the Jaguars, but he still played 33 snaps and recorded 1.0 sacks. The Miami Dolphins will likely continue to play it safe with their first-round selection in the 2021 NFL Draft, especially on a short week ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Bills.
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Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips: Practices in full Thursday
Jaelan Phillips (Achilles) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Travis Wingfield of the Miami Dolphins' official site reports.Phillips was a DNP for Wednesday's session, but he was able to participate in both individual and team drills Thursday. Per David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, Phillips is expected to operate on a snap count for the Dolphins' regular-season opener against the Jaguars on Sunday, but it could be a soft cap given the 2021 first-round pick was able to practice without restrictions Thursday.