Not all phishing links are related to credential theft or trying to get you to download something malicious. Zero-day vulnerabilities in web browsers are revealed constantly. A malicious website (or malicious content embedded into an otherwise benign website) can leverage these or other unpatched vulnerabilities when visited.

You should never follow a known or suspected phishing link unless it’s your job and you are using the appropriate tools and techniques. Just report it to the security department or delete it and move on with your day.