US EditionJets Trade for Nose Tackle Phillips From Vikings, AP Source Says, After Acquiring Briggs From Browns
The Jets traded sixth-round picks to the Vikings for Phillips, a 29-year-old defensive tackle known for run-stopping, while the Vikings aim to address wide receiver injuries and cap space.
- On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, the New York Jets finalized a trade with the Minnesota Vikings, acquiring 29-year-old nose tackle Harrison Phillips along with a seventh-round draft choice in 2027, while sending two sixth-round picks in 2026 and 2027 to Minnesota.
- The Jets made this trade to strengthen their defensive line following injuries and after acquiring defensive tackle Jowon Briggs earlier the same day through another trade.
- Phillips, a Stanford draftee from 2018, played four years with Buffalo, then three seasons with Minnesota, where he was a consistent starter and team captain known for run stopping.
- Phillips has career totals of 314 tackles, 8 sacks, 10 pass deflections, and 5 fumble recoveries, while his 2025 salary of $7 million is fully guaranteed, with Vikings paying half this season's cap hit.
- The trade improves the Jets' defensive depth, with coordinator Steve Wilks praising the line's potential and expecting Phillips to start alongside Quinnen Williams, helping cover for an injured Byron Cowart.
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Vikings trade DT Phillips to Jets for draft picks
(Eagan, MN) — The Minnesota Vikings are parting ways with one of their best run-stoppers. The team sent nose tackle Harrison Phillips and a 2027 seventh-round draft pick to the New York Jets in exchange for sixth-round picks in 2026 and 2027. Phillips spent the last three seasons with the Purple. He had 56 total tackles with two sacks and one forced fumble in 17 games last year.
Vikings trade Harrison Phillips to Jets
In a stunning move, the Minnesota Vikings have agreed to trade veteran defensive tackle Harrison Phillips to the New York Jets. In exchange, the Vikings will get a 2026 sixth-round pick and a 2027 seventh-round pick. To complete the deal the Vikings will also flip a 2027 seventh-round pick to the Jets and have reportedly agreed to pay half of the salary Phillips is owed. As surprising of a deal as it is on the surface, it starts to make a little…
Minnesota Vikings trade defensive tackle Harrison Phillips to the Jets
The Vikings will receive a 2026 sixth-round pick and a 2027 sixth-rounder from the New York Jets in exchange for defensive tackle Harrison Phillips, who started every game the past three seasons, and a 2027 seventh-round pick.
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