The Miami Dolphins have activated linebacker Jaelan Phillips from the PUP list allowing the standout pass rusher to being practicing, the team announced Monday. Phillips is recovering from a torn Achilles he suffered in the Dolphins’ Black Friday win over the New York Jets last November.
Roster Moves | We have activated LB Jaelan Phillips off the physically unable to perform list.
We have also signed LBs David Anenih & Wyatt Ray, and placed LBs Grayson Murphy & Cam Brown on the reserve/injured list. pic.twitter.com/N1OIy2lxSa
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) August 12, 2024
Prior to the injury, Phillips was having one of the best seasons of his young career. In eight games, the 2021 first-round draft pick tallied 6 1/2 sacks. His career high for a season prior to that was 8 1/2 — a mark he set his rookie year. Phillips also logged his first career interception in 2023.
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Phillips told The Athletic the torn Achilles is the first lower-body injury that’s kept him out an extended period of time. He called rehab a “learning experience.”
The 25-year-old began training camp on the PUP list after physical therapy, chiropractic work and soft-tissue massages along with his usual workouts. He also incorporated Pilates.
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