Philadelphia, PA. In a move that sent shockwaves across the NFL just hours before the highly-anticipated showdown with the Cowboys, the Philadelphia Eagles have officially extended rising defensive star Jaelan Phillips
— only weeks after acquiring him from the Miami Dolphins for a 2026 third-round pick. Few expected such a massive contract this quickly, but Phillips left the Eagles with no choice.
From the moment he arrived in Philadelphia, Phillips became the brightest spark in Vic Fangio’s defense. And in his first two games, he delivered a level of impact that instantly transformed the entire unit. In just two appearances, Phillips recorded:
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11 tackles
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5 QB pressures
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4 QB hits
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2 tackles for loss
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1 sack
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1 fumble recovery
In just 120 minutes of football, he reignited a pass rush that had collapsed after the departures of Josh Sweat, Bryce Huff, and Milton Williams. His combination of speed, length, and interior-exterior versatility brought back the explosiveness Eagles fans had been missing all season.
THE CONTRACT DETAILS
The Eagles have signed Phillips to a 4-year, $100 million extension, including $65 million guaranteed.
His $25 million AAV officially places him among the Top 10 highest-paid EDGE rushers in the NFL
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Proposed Contract Structure
2026
• Base salary: $5M
• Signing bonus: $5M
• Cap hit: $10M
• Note: Low cap hit to fit the Eagles’ current $9.7M space.
2027
• Base salary: $10M
• Bonus: $5M
• Cap hit: $15M
• Note: Sack-based incentives.
2028
• Base salary: $15M
• Bonus: $5M
• Cap hit: $20M
• Note: Peak guarantees.
2029
• Base salary: $20M
• Bonus: $5M
• Cap hit: $25M
• Note: Option year, voidable.
2030
• Base salary: $15M
• Bonus: $5M
• Cap hit: $20M
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Note: Extension option.
This structure gives the Eagles long-term cap flexibility while securing a pass rusher who already has 26 career sacks and is entering the prime of his career.
WHY THE EAGLES HAD TO SIGN HIM NOW
Philadelphia entered 2025 without Sweat, Huff, or Williams — a trio that accounted for much of their past pass-rush production. Moro Ojomo has played well, but the Eagles still lacked a true disruptor who could change games on his own.
Phillips instantly became that player.
His burst.
His length.
His ability to win inside and outside.
Everything about his game elevated a defense that had been running out of answers.
Despite past injuries, the Eagles believe his upside is simply too big to risk letting him reach free agency in 2026. They chose decisiveness — and locked in a cornerstone.
A team source put it bluntly:
“He changed our defense overnight. When you find a player like that, you don’t let him walk.”
Lions Superstar Breaks Silence on Kay Adams Affair Rumors
Detroit, MI – The summer NFL rumor mill rarely takes a day off, but this week, it shifted sharply toward the Motor City. Social media was set alight after a viral post linked a high-profile Lions player to a well-known sports media personality.
It started innocently enough: a guest appearance on Kay Adams’ popular football talk show, followed by a late-night dinner downtown. Fans speculated, and whispers quickly turned into full-blown allegations across message boards and podcasts.
The situation became so frenzied that even team sources privately acknowledged the distraction. The Lions, fresh off their best season in years, suddenly found themselves answering questions about off-field drama rather than on-field performance.
Sam LaPorta, Detroit’s breakout tight end and a key figure in the franchise’s resurgence, decided it was time to set the record straight. Known for his poise, LaPorta did not mince words when asked about the rumors.
“I don’t cheat. If I can’t be loyal to my own wife, then I could never be loyal to this team, to this country. I would never do that,” LaPorta stated, putting to rest the speculation with characteristic directness.
LaPorta clarified the dinner was purely professional — part of a promotional partnership discussed in front of agents and team officials. There was no romance, just business and a shared love of football.
Lions head coach Dan Campbell quickly moved to support his young star, describing LaPorta as “the kind of teammate every coach dreams of.” Inside the locker room, players say there was never any doubt about LaPorta’s integrity.
As the Lions gear up for another playoff push, LaPorta remains focused on football. For Detroit, it’s grit over gossip — and LaPorta is proving, once again, he’s built for the bright lights and the big moments.
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