Patriots Pursue Jaelan Phillips Ahead of Deadline

The New England Patriots are actively pursuing Miami Dolphins edge rusher Jaelan Phillips ahead of the Nov. 4 trade deadline, with the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers also showing interest. Miami is reportedly seeking at least a third-round pick for Phillips, who is 26 and in the final year of his rookie deal, making him a contract-sensitive target. Phillips has about 25 tackles and three sacks this season and has shown rising pressure and run-stop metrics while rebounding from prior Achilles and knee injuries. New England’s interest comes after recent roster moves — trading Keion White and Kyle Dugger — as the team looks to bolster pass-rush depth and manage injuries at running back. The Patriots have also been linked to other deadline upgrades, including running back help and speculative talks about acquiring A.J. Brown, as they weigh cost and fit for a playoff push. With the Dolphins struggling recently and making front-office changes, Phillips’ availability has become one of the clearer storylines ahead of the deadline.