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that makes sense--a bit older/

Former Dolphins and Eagles linebacker Jaelan Phillips has agreed to a four-year, $120 million deal with the Carolina Panthers that includes $80 million in guarantees, according to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. The Eagles acquired Phillips from Miami at the November trade deadline for a 2026 third-round draft pick. Phillips called landing in Philadelphia "literally the greatest thing that has happened to me in my whole life, probably," noting how welcoming everyone was and how much he liked the environment. He proved to be a fit both in the locker room and in defensive coordinator Vic Fangio's scheme, having played under Fangio earlier in Miami. Phillips appeared in eight regular-season games and finished with two sacks, seven quarterback hits, a forced fumble and four passes defended, helping to solidify one of the top defenses in the NFL in 2025. A first-round pick out of Miami in 2021, Phillips has dealt with his share of significant injuries, including a torn Achilles in 2023 and a partially torn ACL in 2024. He played in all 17 games this past season, however -- marking the first time he had done so since 2022. Phillips, 26, has 28 career sacks and 68 quarterback hits in 63 games. ESPN's Tim McManus contributed to this report.

Wharton sucked last year because we had no effective edge for most of the year. Put someone like this on his side, Wharton becomes much better. I also expect the focus on ILB to be (pass rusher, coverage guy) we should add 2. If that happens, we could improve the pass rush considerably, if only in theory at this point.

If I can extend your thought with some predictions (but I have a hunch we are not done--expect us to sign at least 1 LB--not sure that changes this, however): Round 1: OT Round 2: LB Round 3: C or DB Round 4: DB or C

I think we all see that side--I think we are gambling that he will enter his prime and Scourton and he tear it up. I also think this deal does not go down if Ickey does not go down. I think this tells the world that we are going OT in round 1.

The sticker shock hits you hard--but we are ready to make our move, it seems.

At least we don't play soccer.

Risky move. I dunno, but I am hoping for the best. Mediocrity is not getting us anywhere--so roll em.

It scares me too. And there was this guy named Greg Olsen. Jake Delhomme. Stephen Davis. Sam Mills and Kevin Greene etc. This took balls.

Good post. We jump to buyer's remorse quickly.

sho Folks, he is going to be 27. These numbers are scary good, imo. 5th in hurries, 9th in pressures, 14th in stops---the man makes things happen. This should send Jones II and Princely to the reserve roles in the rotation. If Scourton continues his level of improvement, we are much improved. I really thought the Eagles had this fish in the boat. Wonder if Morgan remembers the Eagle that got away last year?

I am pretty sure we need a new punter. Come on Morgan!!!

The risk is a concern, but every player who steps on the field is at risk. Part of it. No fan of the price, but I wanted him back when Hendrickson was the talk. Then I got off Edge altogether, thinking we could not afford edge. Tired of all this winning.

Weren't we all at some point? His parents should have been sued.