If there is one word that could sum up the Miami Dolphins’ 2023 season, it would likely simply be: injuries. Despite many injuries that decimated the Dolphins on both sides of the ball, perhaps none was more heartbreaking than that of OLB Jaelan Phillips, who suffered a torn Achilles tendon in the second half of the Dolphins’ 34-13 win over the New York Jets the day after Thanksgiving.
However, Phillips checked in on social media on Wednesday, providing an encouraging update to fans on where he stands in his recovery.
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Phillips also posted a video on his Instagram account story of him walking on a treadmill.
Phillips suffered a torn Achilles tendon against the Jets when he was trying to get off the ball at the start of a play. He immediately sunk to the ground and waiting for trainers. Replays showed a pop in his calf in a manner that no one in his or her right mind would want to see again. Phillips broke down into tears as coaches and players kneeled by his side while the cart was brought out. He had surgery on November 29 to repair the tendon.