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The Carolina Panthers fell 59-37 to the Chicago Bears in Week 1, the highest-scoring opener in NFL history. Jaelan Phillips called the performance embarrassing but framed it as a critical moment to fix issues under defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, with new additions like Phillips and Devin Lloyd expected to lift a unit that must show urgency and find solutions under coach Dave Canales.
Carolina opened the league year by agreeing to terms with five external free agents— Jaelan Phillips, Devin Lloyd, Kenny Pickett, Luke Fortner and Stone Forsythe— and bringing back several of their own, aiming to upgrade a defense that jumped from 32nd to 16th in sacks and to shore up depth at quarterback, center and tackle as free agency begins.
A critical look at Day One of the 2026 NFL free agency naming six deals as overpays: Alec Pierce’s $114 million/4-year contract, Jaelan Phillips’s $120 million, Tyler Linderbaum’s $81 million, Odafe Oweh’s $100 million, Isaiah Likely’s $13M+ per year, and Charlie Kolar’s $8.1 million, arguing the outlays exceed the players’ proven value and reflect risky spending for teams.
Carolina Panthers reportedly agreed to terms with Jaelan Phillips, a former Dolphins first‑round pick who spent 2025 with the Eagles. Despite an injury‑hit career, Phillips posted strong pass‑rush numbers (5.0 career sacks) and 61 QB pressures in 2025, giving the Panthers a veteran edge presence after a standout college career and a resilient comeback.
The Carolina Panthers reportedly agreed to terms with edge rusher Jaelan Phillips, adding a player who has 28.0 career sacks over five seasons, after finishing 28th in sacks last season. Phillips previously played for the Eagles, having been traded from the Dolphins, and the move aims to boost the Panthers’ pass rush.
Jaelan Phillips agreed to a four-year, $120 million contract with the Carolina Panthers, giving them a versatile, high-upside edge rusher after a strong 2025 stint with the Eagles. The deal signals Carolina's aggressive approach to boosting its pass rush, despite Phillips' injury history, which includes torn Achilles and ACL setbacks earlier in his career.
The Carolina Panthers have agreed to a four-year, $120 million deal with Jaelan Phillips to become their edge rusher, after Philadelphia landed him with a third-round pick at the trade deadline. Phillips, a 2021 first-round pick, has an injury-filled career (torn Achilles in 2023, ACL in 2024) but showed disruptive pass-rush ability under Vic Fangio, including a notable eight-game stretch in 2023. The $30 million-per-year contract emphasizes his upside, leaves a hole for Philly, and could yield a compensatory third-round pick for Carolina under the league’s rules.
The Panthers reportedly signed edge rusher Jaelan Phillips to a four-year, $120 million contract after Philadelphia acquired him from the Dolphins, a deal averaging $30 million per year that places Phillips among the top-paid edge defenders.
Jaelan Phillips is headed to the Carolina Panthers on a four-year, $120 million contract with $80 million guaranteed, ending his impactful eight-game stint with the Eagles that produced 28 tackles, seven QB hits, four passes defended and two sacks. Philadelphia reportedly couldn’t match the deal, triggering a regroup at edge rusher and sparking talk of potential targets such as Jonathan Greenard or Bradley Chubb, along with possible 2027 third-round compensatory picks depending on external signings.
With over $80 million in cap space, the Washington Commanders aim to overhaul their roster around quarterback Jayden Daniels by pursuing five targets in free agency: edge rusher Jaelan Phillips, tight end Isaiah Likely, wide receiver Rashid Shaheed, center Tyler Linderbaum, and running back Tyler Allgeier, seeking younger, longer-term deals to bolster the offense and defense.
The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly growing optimistic they can re-sign pass-rusher Jaelan Phillips before free agency, with NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport noting momentum toward a deal. Phillips, acquired for a 2026 third-round pick, posted 28 tackles and two sacks in eight games last season, and owns 205 tackles, 28 sacks, 68 quarterback hits, an interception, two forced fumbles and 11 passes defensed in 63 NFL games, though injuries sidelined him for parts of 2023 and 2024; if he hits the open market, he is expected to draw strong interest.
The Bears may pivot from a Hendrickson-sized splash if his price climbs, outlining three realistic paths: a big splash (Hendrickson or Crosby), a prime‑age investment (Jaelan Phillips, Odafe Oweh, Boye Mafe), or a bridge approach (one-year deals for veterans like Joey Bosa or Khalil Mack paired with drafting interior help). GM Ryan Poles stresses cap constraints and notes edge depth is stronger than interior, suggesting Chicago could pursue durable, cost-conscious options to build a productive edge rotation rather than overspending on a single star.
Bleacher Report flags a relatively weak 2026 free-agent class and five high-profile targets—Daniel Jones, Isaiah Likely, Jaelan Phillips, Alontae Taylor, and Riq Woolen—whose injury histories or inconsistent production make long-term, big-money deals risky, so teams should proceed with caution.
Jaelan Phillips made a strong debut for the Eagles, contributing significantly to their 10-7 victory over the Packers with six tackles, two quarterback hits, a tackle for loss, and a fumble recovery, earning respect from teammates and coaches alike.
Jaelan Phillips expressed his excitement about joining the Philadelphia Eagles, highlighting the team's storied history and his fit in their defense. The Eagles acquired Phillips from the Dolphins for a 2026 third-round pick, and he is expected to bolster their pass rush despite injury concerns. The trade is viewed as a strategic move to strengthen the Eagles' defense and potentially secure a long-term asset, with Phillips showing promise based on his recent performance and familiarity with Eagles' defensive coordinator Vic Fangio.