Breaking News: Former Dolphins LB Jaelan Phillips says being traded to the Eagles was the best thing that’s happened in his life. (Swipe)…see more

Jaelan Phillips began the new chapter of his NFL career Monday, but not before saying goodbye to the Miami Dolphins and their fans.

After being traded to the Philadelphia Eagles for a 2026 third-round pick, Phillips took to Instagram to post a message to the organization with which he had been since arriving to South Florida as a first-round pick in the 2021 NFL draft.

“I want to thank the Miami Dolphins organization and the South Florida community for embracing me for these last 5 years,” Phillips wrote in an Instagram story. “I am forever grateful to everyone who welcomed me and made me feel at home. I wish nothing but the best to the team, organization, and fans.”

The Dolphins returned the favor with a social media post of appreciation with the simple message, “Thank you, JP.” Phillips made his way to Philadelphia on Monday, where he shared his first public comments in an interview with radio station WIP.

“I mean, it’s incredible,” Phillips said. “It’s like, I had no idea this was going to happen, but, I mean, there’s literally no other team I’d rather play for.

Obviously, Philly is a storied franchise, great tradition here, incredible team. So I’m just excited to get in, get to work with the guys. Man, I’m super excited. It’s gonna be awesome.”