Jaelan Phillips

Jaelan Phillips

24-Year-Old LinebackerLB
Miami Dolphins
Questionable
Injury Achilles
Est. Return 8/1/2024
2023 Fantasy Outlook
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. 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.
Getting fifth-year option picked up
LBMiami Dolphins
Achilles
April 17, 2024
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.
ANALYSIS
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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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
Snap %
Miami DolphinsDolphins 2023 LB Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
#% of Team Snaps

86075%
79269%
69261%
68560%
44639%
35131%
26623%
14713%
736%
313%
192%
121%
111%
111%
50%
50%
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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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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Miami to pick up fifth-year option
LBMiami Dolphins
April 17, 2024
General manager Chris Grier said Tuesday that the Dolphins will exercise Phillips' fifth-year option, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Phillips will remain with the Dolphins through the 2025 season by having a fifth year tacked on to his four-year rookie deal. The 18th overall selection in the 2021 NFL Draft has been trending in the wrong direction, as Phillips had 8.5 sacks as a rookie, seven in 2022 and just 6.5 in 2023. That 2023 total came in just eight games before Phillips tore his Achilles' tendon, but the injury hasn't deterred Miami from planning to keep him in the fold for an additional season.
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2021 Fantasy Outlook
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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Expects to be ready for season
LBMiami Dolphins
Achilles
April 13, 2024
Phillips (Achilles) said Saturday that he will "definitely be back healthy for the season," Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
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Walking without boot
LBMiami Dolphins
Achilles
February 7, 2024
Phillips (Achilles) announced Wednesday via social media that he's no longer requires a walking boot.
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Has season-ending surgery
LBMiami Dolphins
Achilles
November 29, 2023
Phillips (Achilles) had surgery Wednesday and will not play for the remainder of the season, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
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Formally placed on IR
LBMiami Dolphins
Achilles
November 28, 2023
The Dolphins placed Phillips (Achilles) on injured reserve Tuesday.
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Torn Achilles confirmed
LBMiami Dolphins
Achilles
November 25, 2023
An MRI on Saturday confirmed Phillips suffered a torn Achilles in Friday's victory over the Jets, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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