Eagles fans don't need a second game to know who breakout star will be in 2025

As the NFL prepares for an exciting second half, one NFL writer has identified each team's breakout star for the back half of the season. With a fresh uniform and a reunion with his defensive coordinator from 2023, Bleacher Report writer Kristopher Knox believes that Jaelan Phillips is the Philadelphia Eagles' breakout star for the rest of the season. "Jaelan Phillips had a strong early career with the Dolphins before injuries cost him most of the 2023 and 2024 seasons. He faced an uncertain future in a contract year with a struggling defense before Miami traded him to the Philadelphia Eagles. In his first game as an Eagle, the 26-year-old showed his difference-making potential. After recording six tackles, two quarterback hits, one key tackle for loss and a fumble recovery on Monday night, he is poised to become a star in Philly's defense." Phillips has been one of the NFL's most dynamic pass rushers when healthy; however, he has dealt with injuries in 2023 and 2024 that have limited his production. As Phil