Howie Roseman fixes the Eagles’ defense — but not with Myles Garrett

At the deadline eight years ago, Howie Roseman traded a mid-round pick to the Dolphins for a player with an injury history on a rookie deal — a running back, a position he’d failed to properly address in the offseason. That player, Jay Ajayi, helped the Eagles win their first Super Bowl.

On Monday, Roseman traded a mid-round pick to the Dolphins for a player with an injury history on a rookie deal — an edge rusher, a position he’d failed to properly address in the offseason. Don’t be surprised if that player, Jaelan Phillips, helps the Eagles win their third Super Bowl.

Most importantly, the general manager addressed another of his team's offseason deficiencies without overpaying for a veteran like Myles Garrett.

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