Atlanta Falcons draft former Georgia Bulldog Zachariah Branch in 3rd round of 2026 NFL Draft
Atlanta Falcons select Zachariah Branch from Georgia in 3rd round of 2026 NFL Draft
The Jaelan Phillips trade finalized in November 2025 has the Dolphins receiving a 2026 third-round pick while the Eagles acquired Phillips. The Dolphins now have a chance to rebuild with their new pick, which is currently No. 87 overall.
The Dolphinsâ pick from the Eagles ended up at No. 87 overall. We will update once the Dolphins make the selection.
After two injury-filled seasons in 2023 and 2024, Phillips was fully healthy in 2025, playing and starting in all 17 games with the Dolphins and Eagles. During his time with the Eagles, he recorded 28 tackles, two sacks and four passes defensed. Phillips helped the Eagles reach the playoffs, but they lost to the San Francisco 49ers in free agency.
The Eagles received Jaelan Phillips, while the Dolphins received a 2026 third-round pick.
In 2025, Jaelan Phillips played all 17 games, recording 28 tackles, two sacks, and four passes defensed.
Currently, the Dolphins are seen as ahead due to their draft pick, but the Eagles could receive a compensatory pick in 2027 for losing Phillips.
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Considering the fact that the Eagles lost Phillips in free agency to the Carolina Panthers, it looks like the Dolphins are ahead in that race since they now have four years to develop xxx. However, itâs also possible that the Eagles will get a compensatory pick in 2027 for losing Phillips, so that could help them down the line. Right now, Over the Cap is projecting a third-round selection for the Eagles in 2027. So it didnât cost them a third-rounder, it cost them a one-year wait and a few draft slots. The winner of this trade will be determined by how well the draft pick performs.