Harrison Phillips, 29, was traded from the Minnesota Vikings to the New York Jets less than a year after signing a two-year extension and being named a team captain. The Vikings sent Phillips and a 2027 seventh-round pick to the Jets for a 2026 sixth-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick, agreeing to pay $3.7 million of his $7.4 million 2025 salary. Minnesota likely moved Phillips to free cap space while seeking receiver help opposite Justin Jefferson amid Jordan Addison's suspension and other injuries. The Jets also acquired Jowon Briggs and aim to bolster their defensive line. Phillips returns to the AFC East after playing for the Buffalo Bills from 2018–2021 and maintained significant community work through his Harrison's Playmakers organization, earning back-to-back Walter Payton Man of the Year nominations in Buffalo.
Minnesota named Phillips, 29, a team captain last season just days before agreeing to a two-year extension with the defensive tackle. Less than one year after extending Phillips, the Vikings sent him to the Jets in exchange for draft capital. The Vikings sent Phillips and a 2027 7th-round pick to the Jets in exchange for a 2026 6th-round pick and a 2027 6th-round pick. Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, Minnesota agreed to pay $3.7 million of Harrison Phillips' $7.4 million salary this season.
Phillips now returns to the AFC East, where he played from 2018 to 2021 as a member of the Buffalo Bills. During his stint in Buffalo, Phillips became a fan favorite for his effort on the field and his work within the community. The defensive tackle was nominated in back-to-back seasons as Buffalo's Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee.
It's believed that the Vikings may have moved on from Phillips in an attempt to free up some cap space to acquire a wide receiver via trade. The Vikings are looking for help opposite Justin Jefferson, with Jordan Addison dealing with a suspension to start the season and other options on the roster dealing with injuries. The Jets, meanwhile, are looking to bolster their defensive line. In addition to acquiring Phillips, the Jets also traded for defensive tackle Jowon Briggs.
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