Jaelan Phillips

Jaelan Phillips

25-Year-Old LinebackerLB
Miami Dolphins
IR
Injury Knee - ACL
Est. Return 2/10/2025
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Phillips, a 2021 first-round pick, was putting together a career year before tearing his ACL in Week 12 of the 2023 campaign. The Dolphins have picked up the fifth-year option of Phillips' rookie deal, keeping him under contract for two more seasons, but it would be reasonable to anticipate him getting off to a slow start in 2024. That could be true for much of Miami's defensive front, with Bradley Chubb also working his way back from an ACL tear, but once both are back to full health, they should be able to bring some serious pressure up front against opposing offenses. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a four-year, $14.02 million contract with the Dolphins in June of 2021. Dolphins exercised $13.25 million team option for 2025 in April of 2024.
Moves to IR
LBMiami Dolphins
Knee - ACL
October 3, 2024
Phillips (knee) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.
ANALYSIS
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 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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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
Snap %
Miami DolphinsDolphins 2024 LB Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
#% of Team Snaps

809100%
22598%
53366%
16572%
42953%
12354%
41151%
12555%
26833%
00%
22628%
2712%
18423%
8537%
13016%
00%
10313%
10345%
253%
52%
202%
31%
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Jaelan Phillips' measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
6' 5"
 
Weight
263 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.56 sec
 
Vertical Jump
36.0 in
 
Broad Jump
125 in
 
Bench Press
21 reps
 
Hand Length
9.75 in
 
Arm Length
33.25 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2023
2021
Phillips has quickly proven why the Dolphins selected him in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, as he's picked up an impressive 15.5 sacks across his first two seasons as a pro. He took a significant step forward in his sophomore campaign from a role perspective, as he increased his snap total from 594 to 796 while playing in all 17 games. This could be the year he surpasses 1,000 snaps as a true every-down player, which in turn should help his production across the board. Phillips is a prime breakout candidate.
Phillips has a somewhat concerning collegiate injury history, particularly with reference to concussions, but he should take on an immediate starting role in Miami as long as he can stay healthy. The Dolphins are hoping to have finally found a premier defensive end in the 22-year-old.
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Recovering from partial ACL tear
LBMiami Dolphins
Knee - ACL
October 3, 2024
Phillips (knee) suffered a season-ending partial right ACL tear during Monday's loss to the Titans, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN reports.
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Done for season
LBMiami Dolphins
Knee
October 2, 2024
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.
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Needs further evaluation
LBMiami Dolphins
Knee
October 1, 2024
Phillips (knee) is still being evaluated for his injury suffered in Monday's loss to the Titans, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
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Done for night
LBMiami Dolphins
Knee
September 30, 2024
Phillips (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's contest against the Titans, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
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Full participant Thursday
LBMiami Dolphins
September 19, 2024
Phillips (Achilles) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Another season-ending injury
LBMiami Dolphins
October 2, 2024
Phillips suffered a partially torn ACL during Monday's loss to the Titans and will miss the rest of the 2024 season, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Phillips suffered the injury when the helmet of teammate Jordan Poyer collided with his right knee during a tackle attempt on Titans running back Tony Pollard. Phillips actually re-entered the game after being fitted for a brace at halftime, but he left for good in the third quarter. Phillips also saw his 2023 regular season cut short -- albeit much later into the campaign -- when he suffered a torn Achilles during a November win over the Jets.
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