Miami Dolphins linebacker Jaelan Phillips was in for a surprise when he discovered an unexpected visitor in his toilet: an iguana taking a dip. Sharing his confusion in a video, Phillips wondered how the reptile ended up there and joked about its size. The incident even caught the attention of ESPN’s First Take panel, leaving the star amused.
Jaelan Phillips, a Dolphins linebacker, was baffled to find an iguana taking a bath in his toilet.
Jaelan Phillips, a Miami Dolphins linebacker, had a peculiar encounter in his Miami home. He found an iguana “bathing” in his toilet, an unusual sight that left him perplexed. Phillips, a talented player drafted 18th overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, shared a video of the unexpected visitor on social media, expressing his bewilderment.
“This is some Florida business right here,” Phillips remarked in the video, capturing the iguana lounging in his toilet. He went on to question how the reptile ended up in such an unusual spot and emphasized that it was not a pet. The iguana’s size also drew a humorous comment from the 24-year-old athlete.
The video of Phillips’ toilet iguana quickly circulated on social media, even catching the attention of ESPN’s First Take panel. They discussed the unexpected visitor on their show, prompting Phillips to share a photo of the panel laughing about the incident with a lighthearted caption.
Since joining the Dolphins, Phillips has been a standout player, recording impressive stats. However, his 2023-24 season was cut short due to a torn Achilles injury. Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel provided an update on Phillips’ recovery, emphasizing the importance of a careful and gradual return to full health.
The iguana’s presence in Phillips’ toilet remained a mystery, leaving him curious about its origins.
The Miami linebacker’s humorous encounter with the iguana even made it to ESPN’s First Take show, leaving him amused.
Phillips was on track for a standout season before an unfortunate injury sidelined him.
Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel shared an update on Phillips’ recovery, along with that of another injured player, Bradley Chubb. He emphasized the importance of a gradual return to full health, stating, “We’re just being very mindful of who the players are that we’re getting back to full health and really protecting the Miami Dolphins and the individuals themselves from doing too much too soon.”
