Dolphins linebacker Jaelan Phillips revealed that the knee injury he suffered in Monday night’s blowout loss to the Titans ended his season just four weeks into the 2024 campaign.
Phillips announced in a post on Instagram that the injury would require reconstructive surgery, making this the second consecutive season he’s had his year come to a screeching halt due to an injury.
“I believe that our lives are defined by how we handle adversity. In these moments of uncertainty, defeat, and sorrow, it is natural to question your purpose and wonder what is the meaning of this pain,” he wrote. “I know that my purpose is to inspire people to never give up, no matter how many times you get knocked down. I am a living testimony of the power of resilience and faith, and I feel strength In knowing that my God is greater than any obstacle. Through him I will persevere. There is nothing in life that you can’t overcome as long as you don’t quit.
“The mission is still the mission. I have unfinished business to take care of and I will come out of this trial victorious. Thank you all for your continued support and love. FINS UP”
In a caption on Instagram that featured his statement, Phillips wrote that he was “devastated to have to miss another season, but my resolve has never been stronger… I’ll be back.”
The injury occurred during the second and third quarters of Miami’s “Monday Night Football” loss to Tennessee.
Phillips initially hurt his knee in the second quarter, which forced him to leave the field and briefly visit the medical tent before returning.
The issue reappeared in the following quarter, and Phillips looked visibly frustrated.
Phillips suffered a season-ending injury on Black Friday against the Jets last year when he tore his Achilles tendon.
The linebacker had one sack this season before the injury, and in four years with the Dolphins, he’s recorded 23 sacks.