{"id":297478,"date":"2023-11-25T18:54:21","date_gmt":"2023-11-25T18:54:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/?p=297478"},"modified":"2023-11-25T18:54:21","modified_gmt":"2023-11-25T18:54:21","slug":"dolphins-lb-jaelan-phillips-suffered-torn-achilles-in-black-friday-win-over-jets-will-miss-rest-of-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/nfl\/dolphins-lb-jaelan-phillips-suffered-torn-achilles-in-black-friday-win-over-jets-will-miss-rest-of-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Dolphins LB Jaelan Phillips suffered torn Achilles in Black Friday win over Jets, will miss rest of season"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Dolphins’ Black Friday win came at a cost.<\/p>\n
An MRI confirmed that Miami edge rusher Jaelan Phillips suffered a season-ending torn Achilles during the team’s 34-13 victory over the Jets, head coach Mike McDaniel announced Saturday.<\/p>\n
To add insult to injury, the tear occurred near the end of a stellar performance by Phillips and the defense. Miami had the game well in hand, leading New York, 27-6, with just over nine minutes remaining in the fourth quarter when Phillips went down immediately upon pushing off for his pass rush.<\/p>\n
It’s a major blow for the 8-3 Dolphins, who currently sit in pole position for the AFC East and are looking to capture the division for the first time since 2008.<\/p>\n
Phillips had formed a formidable edge-rushing duo with Bradley Chubb (six sacks) this season and is currently tied with defensive tackle Christian Wilkins for a team-leading 6.5 sacks.<\/p>\n
He’s also contributed 43 tackles, 11 quarterback hits, seven tackles for loss and an interception through eight games played.<\/p>\n
In his absence, the Dolphins will have to lean more heavily on Andrew Van Ginkel and Emmanuel Ogbah, the latter of whom stepped up with 1.5 sacks and a forced fumble on Friday.<\/p>\n
This summer will also be crucial for Phillips’ future in Miami as he goes through recovery.<\/p>\n
The third-year pro will be eligible to have his fifth-year rookie option picked up in the offseason. The deadline for the Dolphins to do so passes on May 2.<\/p>\n