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The Philadelphia Eagles did what all contending teams should do at the NFL trade deadline. They identified a need, and they went to the market to address it.
Adding edge rusher Jaelan Phillips to the defense has clearly helped the Eagles get to the next level. That’s why, after his second game with his new team, Phillips doubled down on his comments that the trade was the best thing that’s ever happened to him.
“I’m doubling down on that statement. Ahhhh!” Phillips said.
Jaelan Phillips is doubling down
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Phillips has been a force to be reckoned with since joining the defending Super Bowl champions. He’s gotten a clean look at the quarterback more often than not.
With Philadelphia, he has 11 combined tackles (six solo), four QB hits, two tackles for loss, and one sack. Once again, Eagles general manager Howie Roseman showed everybody how it’s done.
The champs haven’t played their best football this season, but all that matters is that they keep winning. More than that, their defense looks more polished and in sync by the game, as it’s shown by shutting down the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers in the past couple of weeks.
Phillips looks much more motivated now that he’s playing for a contender. With the defense taking a big leap, the Eagles might be on their way to the Super Bowl again.
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