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Dolphins will be without top pass rusher ahead of Week 13 matchup vs. Commanders

When the Miami Dolphins come to FedEx Field on Sunday, they will be without one of their top defensive players. In Miami’s Black Friday win over the New York Jets, linebacker Jaelan Phillips suffered a torn Achilles and is unfortunately lost for the season.

The 6-foot-5, 263-pound edge rusher is in his third NFL season and was tied for the team lead with 6.5 sacks with defensive tackle Christian Wilkins.

To replace Phillips on the roster, the Dolphins are expected to sign longtime NFL veteran Jason Pierre-Paul from the Saints’ practice squad to their 53-man roster. A former first-round pick of the New York Giants, Pierre-Paul is a 14-year NFL veteran with 94.5 career sacks.

Miami’s defense is ranked No. 7 in total defense but No. 23 in scoring defense. The Dolphins have one of the NFL’s top cornerback duos in Jalen Ramsey and Xavien Howard.

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