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The next club question, the evidence behind it, and what to watch next.

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Week 3 · NYJ vs DET

What should NYJ learn about Harrison Phillips before the 2026 contract window closes?

Harrison Phillips · 2026 cap hit $7,500,000 · signed through 2026.

Over The Cap · 2026-09-20. Contract term · 2026-09-20. Current club membership checked against the roster.

2026 baseline: Sacks 0 in 2 games · nflverse player statistics 2026. This is counting production, not an efficiency or player-quality grade.

Why now: This is the largest joined cap commitment among current roster members whose recorded term ends this season. Early-season usage and availability can inform the next contract decision; an expiring term alone is not a recommendation to replace him.

Watch next: 2026-09-27 · NYJ at DET · official availability, playing time and assignments. Separate changes in opportunity from changes in efficiency.

House question based on sourced facts. 19 roster amounts remain unresolved; this is a known subset, not a complete valuation. A cap hit is accounting cost, not a cut saving.

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