Jaelan Phillips became the first significant player the Miami Dolphins have lost to a serious injury in 2023. Achilles ruptures are no longer a career death sentence for pro athletes, and Phillips will have the best possible support and resources at his attention.
Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel recently shared a heartwarming story about NY Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and his actions after that injury.
Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who suffered the same injury on the same notorious MetLife Stadium playing surface just two months ago, reportedly reached out to Phillips in the wake of his injury.
“I don’t know him personally, but I’ve heard great things about Aaron Rodgers and the type of human being he is,” McDaniel said. “I think he was working some channels to get in touch with Jaelan as of last night through a couple of people that have some relationships with him.
“[Rodgers] is a smart guy that’s not afraid to chase the most exotic science. Jaelan Phillips, he’s not one of those old-school, always-done-it-this-way type of guys. He would be open to whatever.”
Even with Rodgers’ help, Phillips has no chance to return this year, but an accelerated recovery process could up the odds that he’s ready for the start of the 2024 season.
The Miami Dolphins blew out the rival New York Jets on Black Friday, 34-13, but now they have to try and figure out how to replace pass rusher Jaelan Phillips who now leaves them with a huge hole on the defense.
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Phillips was in the midst of a career year. He recorded 39 combined tackles, 5.5 sacks, four tackles for loss, and an interception in seven games played before Week 12.
Against the Jets on Friday, he recorded one sack and three tackles for loss.
