Arr, Dolphins' Jevon Holland be cursin' thar dreadful turf after me matey Jaelan Phillips be injured! Tis trash indeed!
2023-11-24
Arr, Jevon Holland, that scalliwag, said the MetLife Stadium turf be naught but wretched refuse! Just as his matey Jaelan Phillips be fallin' with a knavish Achilles injury in the Dolphins' triumph o'er the Jets.
The Miami Dolphins had a dominant win against the New York Jets on Black Friday, but it came at a cost. Star pass rusher Jaelan Phillips suffered a non-contact injury in the fourth quarter, later confirmed to be an Achilles injury that ended his season. Phillips was visibly emotional as he was taken off the field and was seen using crutches and wearing a walking boot after the game.Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel did not express optimism about Phillips' injury, saying, "It doesn’t look great." However, Phillips took to social media to express his disappointment and determination to come back stronger than ever.
Dolphins safety Jevon Holland, who made a game-changing interception in the first half, expressed frustration over Phillips' injury and criticized the playing surface at MetLife Stadium, calling it "trash." He mentioned former Dolphins cornerback Jamal Perry's knee injury in 2021 as another example of the field's poor conditions.
MetLife Stadium had installed new artificial turf before the season, but players continue to have concerns about its quality. Holland himself suffered a knee injury late in the game, further fueling the criticism of the playing surface.
Despite the setback, Phillips had an impressive season with 43 combined tackles, 6.5 sacks, and one interception. His absence will be a loss for the Dolphins as they continue their campaign.