The Miami Dolphins shook up their roster on Monday morning, but the biggest news was the return of pass-rusher Jaelan Phillips. Head coach Mike McDaniel made the exciting announcement during his Monday morning press conference, revealing that Phillips would be activated from the physically unable-to-perform list later in the day. This move has the potential to completely change the landscape of the National Football League, particularly in the AFC East. And, I must admit, I am beyond excited about it.
Phillips has been a key player on the Dolphins’ defense for the past three seasons, starting 26 out of 42 games and making a significant impact. With 146 tackles, 24 tackles for loss, 52 quarterback pressures, 22 sacks, one forced fumble, and an interception to his name, Phillips has proven himself as a dominant force on the field. His 8.5 sacks in 2021 set a franchise rookie record, and he was on track to surpass that number last season before suffering a non-contact injury in November.
In conjunction with Phillips’ return, the Dolphins made another roster move by placing linebackers Grayson Murphy and Cam Brown on the reserve/injured list. To fill those spots, the team signed free-agent linebackers David Anenih and Wyatt Ray. The Dolphins’ official site had high praise for Anenih and Ray, highlighting their potential contributions to the team.
As the Dolphins prepare for the upcoming season, fans and analysts alike are eager to see how Phillips’ return will impact the defense. Will he completely change the way Anthony Weaver’s defense approaches the game? And what are your thoughts on the other roster moves that Miami made? Share your opinions in the comments below!