The Ringer's Philly Special Eagles Trade for Jaelan Phillips! Reaction With Zach Berman.
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Nov 3, 2025 
Zach Berman, a National NFL reporter for The Athletic, joins to unpack the Eagles' trade for pass rusher Jaelan Phillips. They discuss the implications of Phillips' versatility and how he fits into the team's pass-rush strategy. Concerns about his injury history are addressed, alongside insights into Miami's motivation for the trade. The duo also explores the impact of recent cornerback changes, evaluates NFC contenders, and predicts potential trades before the deadline. Exciting insights for Eagles fans!
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Familiarity Lowers Scheme Risk
- Vic Fangio's prior work with Phillips makes him a known schematic fit for the Eagles.
- Berman believes Fangio likely signed off on the acquisition, reducing scheme-integration risk.
Immediate Role: Top Rotation Edge
- Phillips projects as a top-of-rotation edge rusher who can move inside on passing downs.
- Expect him to join Nolan Smith and Jalex Hunt as the core edge rotation with situational reps for Graham and Uche.
Locker Room Rapport Strategy
- Zach Berman describes actively introducing himself to every player to build rapport and get quotes.
- He says being known and present in locker rooms helps his reporting access and relationships.