Jaelan Phillips injury update: Positive news for Eagles after scary scenes vs Bills; ‘hurt badly’

Jaelan Phillips injury news: The Philadelphia Eagles got a massive injury scare early in their Week 17 game against the Buffalo Bills

Updated on: Dec 29, 2025, 03:55:03 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Jaelan Phillips injury news: The Philadelphia Eagles got a massive injury scare early in their Week 17 game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Linebacker Jaelan Phillips went down in the second quarter only minutes after he forced Josh Allen to cough up the football.

Jaelan Phillips #50 of the Philadelphia Eagles leaves the field following a game against the Detroit Lions (Getty Images via AFP)

However, a positive update came in from the field. Sideline reporters noted that Phillips exited the field under his own power.

Jaelan Phillips injury update

Phillips remained down on the field after getting hurt. Soon after he received medical attention, the star LB was able to limp off the field and was taken to the medical tent for further evaluation.

He emerged from the tent and had his helmet on the sideline.

Philadelphia Eagles depth chart

Offense

WR: A.J. Brown; Darius Cooper

LT: Jordan Mailata

LG: Landon Dickerson; Brett Toth

C: Cam Jurgens; Drew Kendall

RG: Tyler Steen; Matt Pryor

RT: Lane Johnson; Fred Johnson

TE: Dallas Goedert; Grant Calcaterra; Kylen Granson; Cameron Latu

WR: Jahan Dotson; Britain Covey

WR: DeVonta Smith

RB: Saquon Barkley; Will Shipley; Tank Bigsby; A.J. Dillon

QB: Jalen Hurts; Tanner McKee; Sam Howell

Defense

EDGE: Nolan Smith Jr.; Jalyx Hunt

DT: Jalen Carter; Byron Young

DT: Jordan Davis; Ty Robinson

DT: Moro Ojomo

EDGE: Jaelan Phillips; Brandon Graham; Joshua Uche

LB: Zack Baun; Jeremiah Trotter Jr.; Smael Mondon Jr.

LB: Nakobe Dean; Jihaad Campbell

CB: Quinyon Mitchell; Jakorian Bennett

CB: Adoree' Jackson; Kelee Ringo

NCB: Cooper DeJean; Michael Carter II; Mac McWilliams

S: Reed Blankenship

S: Marcus Epps; Sydney Brown

Special Teams

P: Braden Mann

K: Jake Elliott

H: Braden Mann

LS: Charley Hughlett

PR: Britain Covey

KR: Will Shipley; Britain Covey

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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