The Philadelphia Eagles appeared to get back on track with a big win over the Minnesota Vikings this past Sunday, but it's clear that some issues still remain.

It's not just Saquon Barkley not being able to run the ball, either. The Eagles obviously have problems defensively, and one of their biggest holes is in their pass rush, where they have totaled just 11 sacks through seven games.

That isn't going to cut it, and Brandon Graham coming out of retirement is not going to save them.

Philadelphia will need to scour the market for options between now and the trade deadline, and Ayden Stroupe has linked Philly to a very enticing target: Miami Dolphins edge rusher Jaelan Phillips.

"With $12 million in cap space and multiple mid-round picks, the Eagles could view Phillips as a gamble worth taking to reinforce their defensive line," Stroupe wrote. "The Eagles own three third-rounders and two fourth-rounders in 2026, giving them the flexibility to move a fourth-round pick to acquire Phillips. His athleticism and explosiveness would fit perfectly in defensive coordinator Vic Fangio’s scheme, adding juice to a unit that needs fresh energy off the edge."

Phillips has logged 19 tackles and a couple of sacks thus far in 2025 and would represent a major upgrade over what the Eagles currently have on their roster.

The 26-year-old was originally selected by the Dolphins with the 18th overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft and enjoyed a very impressive rookie campaign, registering 42 tackles and 8.5 sacks. He followed that up by posting 61 tackles and seven sacks in Year 2, and in 2023, he was on pace for the best season of his career, having totaled 43 stops and 6.5 sacks through eight games before going down with a torn Achilles.

Phillips returned last season only to suffer another serious injury four games into the year, tearing his ACL after managing six tackles and one sack.

The University of Miami product is unquestionably an injury risk, but because the price to acquire Phillips would likely not be too extravagant, the Eagles can afford to take the gamble, particularly considering how good he has been when healthy.

Is Phillips the same player after two devastating injuries? Maybe not, but he would still improve a Philadelphia edge-rushing group that is in desperate need of a boost.