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
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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: Practices in full Thursday
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Phillips (Achilles) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Travis Wingfield of the 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.
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Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips: Will be limited Week 1
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Phillips (Achilles) will have a snap count Sunday against the Jaguars, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Phillips was limited in practice Wednesday, as he continues to work himself back to full strength from his Achilles injury in November. However, it does sound like the 2021 first-round selection will be active -- although it's not clear how limited he'll be -- for Week 1 against Jacksonville. The fact that the Dolphins also play four days later, Thursday, Sept. 12 against the Bills, likely will factor into how frequently Phillps sees the field Sunday.
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Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips: Ready to roll
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Phillips (Achilles) is hopeful to play without any restrictions in Week 1, Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald reports.
Phillips has not officially been cleared for Week 1 yet, but Wednesday's injury report figures to give an update. The star edge rusher has been inching closer to a return since being activated off the PUP list in mid-August. If he indeed has no restrictions in Sunday's season opening matchup with the Jaguars, it would be beneficial for the Fins' defense.
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Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips: Activated off PUP
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The Dolphins activated Phillips (Achilles) off the active/PUP list Monday, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.
Phillips is now one step closer to returning to the field after tearing his Achilles last November. The 25-year-old will now look to build off the strong season he had last year before getting injured, when he recorded 6.5 sacks across eight games.
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Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips: Getting fifth-year option picked up
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General manager Chris Grier said Tuesday that the Dolphins will exericse the fifth-year option on Phillips' (Achilles) rookie contract before May's deadline, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
A torn right Achilles' tendon limited Phillips to just eight games last season, but he's reportedly on track to be ready for Week 1 of the 2024 campaign. He's been one of the Dolphins' more impactful pass rushers over the past three seasons, and the team will be more in need of him than ever with Christian Wilkins having moved on to Las Vegas.
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Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips: Expects to be ready for season
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Phillips (Achilles) said Saturday that he will "definitely be back healthy for the season," Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
Phillips tore his Achilles during Miami's win against the Jets on Nov. 24 and underwent surgery less than a week later. He recently indicated on social media that he is walking without a boot, and his comments Saturday lend further optimism about his ability to be ready to suit up in time for the start of the 2024 regular season. Phillips racked up 43 tackles (28 solo), including 6.5 sacks, and an interception over eight games before suffering the Achilles injury last year.
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Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips: Has season-ending surgery
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Phillips (Achilles) had surgery Wednesday and will not play for the remainder of the season, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
The 24-year-old pass rusher sustained his first major professional injury in Friday's win over the Jets. Up to this point in the season, Phillips had blossomed into one of the best young pass rushers in the league, recording 6.5 sacks in just 351 snaps this year compared to his seven sacks in 796 snaps last year. With Phillips sidelined, the Dolphins will rely on veteran Emmanuel Ogbah to fill his role on the defense as they strive to secure a top seed in the AFC.
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Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips: Torn Achilles confirmed
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An MRI on Saturday confirmed Phillips suffered a torn Achilles in Friday's victory over the Jets, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Phillips had recorded one sack, three tackles behind the line of scrimmage and one pass deflected before exiting Friday's game with the injury. With his season now presumably over, a trip to injured reserve is the next step as he sets his sights on recovering for the 2024 season. Emmanuel Ogbah is the likely candidate to replace him on the edge going forward opposite Bradley Chubb.
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Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips: Snags first career interception
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Phillips logged six total tackles (five solo), including two sacks and two tackles for loss, while also grabbing an interception in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Raiders.
Phillips was the only Dolphin to record a sack during Sunday's contest, and he's now just half a sack behind the team's leader Bradley Chubb. The third-year edge rusher has dealt with some injuries this season, but he's still on pace to have the best year of his career. Through seven games, the Miami product has logged 39 total tackles, including 5.5 sacks and four tackles for loss. Expect Phillips to continue causing problems for opposing offenses for the remainder of the season.
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Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips: Logs sack in third straight game
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Phillips recorded five tackles (two solo), including a sack, in Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Chiefs.
Phillips has turned it on since returning from the oblique injury that sidelined him for two games earlier this season, registering at least five tackles and a sack in three straight contests. When Miami returns from its Week 10 bye, Phillips should get plenty more chances to rush the passer versus Las Vegas in Week 11.
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Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips: Records sack in back-to-back games
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Phillips had eight tackles (seven solo), including a sack, in Sunday's 31-17 win over the Patriots.
He sacked Mac Jones on the Patriots' last drive of the game that helped seal the win. Phillips played 47 snaps on defense Sunday and has played in at least 45 defensive snaps in back-to-back games, a good sign that he is over the oblique injury that forced him to miss two contests this season. Phillips and the Dolphins' defense will have their hands full in Week 9 against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in Germany.
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Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips: Active Sunday
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Phillips (oblique) is active ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers, David Furones of The Sun Sentinel reports.
The 2021 first-round pick was a limited participant in Dolphins' practice all week after missing the team's last three games, but it seems as if he's had enough time to nurse his oblique injury and he'll return to the field this Sunday. Phillips has logged 115 total tackles, 17 tackles for loss and 16 sacks throughout his first three years in the NFL.
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Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips: Not ready for return
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Phillips (oblique) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Phillips is set to miss his second consecutive game with an oblique injury. He managed to practice in limited fashion throughout the week, suggesting his absence may not last much longer. Andrew Van Ginkel should see more snaps against the Giants with Phillips sidelined.
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Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips: Questionable for Sunday vs. Giants
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Philips (oblique) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Giants.
Phillips was limited at practice the entire week after sitting out in Week 4 at Buffalo, so he seems like a coin-flip bid to suit up for Week 5. If he's forced to sit out for the third game this season, Andrew Van Ginkel should continue to see increased work on the edge.
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Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips: Returns to practice
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Phillips (oblique) was a limited participant in Miami's practice Wednesday, Travis Wingfield of the team's official site reports.
Phillips returned to practice for the first time since suffering an oblique injury during the team's Week 3 win against Denver. The 2021 first-round pick has only played two games so far this season but will look to return to action against the Giants on Sunday.
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Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips: Out for game
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Phillips (oblique) will not return to Sunday's game against the Broncos.
The linebacker made one tackle before leaving the contest. Phillips also missed the team's Week 2 win over the Patriots with a back injury.
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Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips: Listed as questionable
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Phillips (back) has been given a questionable designation ahead of Sunday's contest against the Broncos.
Phillips was a full participant at Friday's practice after logging limited sessions to start the week. As a result, he looks to be trending in the right direction, but his final status is not likely to be confirmed until closer to kickoff. Emmanuel Ogbah would presumably fill in at weakside linebacker if Phillips cannot go.
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Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips: Listed as questionable for Sunday
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Phillips (quadriceps) is questionable for Sunday's matchup in Chicago, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.
Phillips landed on the injury report Friday as a limited participant due to a quadriceps injury, putting his status for Sunday in question. If the outside linebacker is ruled out, Melvin Ingram and Andrew Van Ginkel figure to see increased snaps against the Bears.
