FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
ADRIAN PHILLIPS
13 TCKL •
0 INT •
0 SCK
13 TCKL
0 INT
0 SCK
Adrian Phillips plugged some holes and was a valuable addition to Patriots secondary - The Boston Globe The defensive backfield shouldn't need much overhaul this offseason, pending the statuses of J.C. Jackson and Stephon Gilmore.
Logs 109 tackles Phillips finished the 2020 season with a team-high 109 tackles, two interceptions and a sack in 16 games.
Impact Phillips, who's signed with the Patriots through the 2021 season, made his mark this past season as an IDP working in a safety/linebacker role. Looking ahead, it remains to be seen how he's used by the team next season, but the potential return of Patrick Chung, who opted out of the 2020 campaign, could cut into Phillips' workload.
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Questionable to return Phillips (hip) left Sunday's game due to a hip injury.
Impact While the extent of the injury is unclear at this time, Phillips is questionable to return after suffering a hip injury at the end of the first quarter. Rookie Kyle Dugger has played a solid safety role for the Patriots and will likely take over Phillips' duties.
JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Adrian Phillips, Chase Winovich, Gunner Olszewski honor their 'healthcare heroes' during warmups The guys wore these special t-shirts during pre-game warmups on Monday Night.
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Patriots safety Adrian Phillips warm to the task of tackling his first New England snow storm - The Boston Globe A Texas native who played in California before arriving New England, Phillips eager to break out his snow shovel.
DECEMBER 17, 2020 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
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Double-digit tackles again Phillips had 10 tackles (eight solo) during Thursday's 24-3 loss to the Rams.
Impact Phillips now has back-to-back games with double-digit stops, and he hasn't dipped below five tackles in a single game since Week 4. The veteran safety briefly spent time on the sideline due to a hand injury Thursday, but he managed to return without even missing a full drive.
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Quickly returns Thursday Phillip (hand) returned to Thursday's game against the Rams, Doug Kyed of NESN.com reports.
Impact Phillips didn't even miss a full drive before returning to the field. He's a key member of the Patriots' secondary and is looking to build off of his 12-tackle performance in Week 13.
DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Hurts hand Thursday Phillips was forced out of Thursday's game against the Rams with a hand injury.
Impact Phillips appeared to be laboring after making a tackle on Cooper Kupp in the third quarter. Joejuan Williams appears to be the top candidate to fill in for Phillips for the time being.
DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Leading tackler in blowout win Phillips racked up 12 tackles (seven solo) and a pass defensed in Sunday's 45-0 win over the Chargers.
Impact Phillips was by far the busiest member of the Patriots' defense in this one, as no other teammate finished with more than six tackles. The safety's second double-digit tackle performance of the season has him up to 84 on the campaign, along with a pair of interceptions.
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Rings up eight tackles Phillips made eight tackles (seven solo) in Monday's 30-27 win over the Jets.
Impact Phillips led the Patriots in tackles, enjoyed his highest total since Week 6 and extending his team lead in the category to 56. The veteran safety is tracking for the first triple-digit tackling season of his career, but his IDP ceiling remains low with no sacks, pass breakups or interceptions since Week 1.
NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Stacks up 11 stops Phillips posted 11 tackles -- two for a loss -- in Sunday's 18-12 loss to the Broncos.
Impact Phillips and Ja'Whaun Bentley both hit double-digit tackles in this outing, but Bentley beat him out with 12 stops. Now, Phillips is up to 36 tackles on the season, putting him on pace to exceed to 100-tackle threshold for the first time in his career. Although he's a starter, Phillips hasn't recorded more than an 80 percent snap share this season, which is a bit concerning for his IDP consistency.
OCTOBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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OCTOBER 14, 2020 • PROVIDENCEJOURNAL.COM
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OCTOBER 14, 2020 • PROVIDENCEJOURNAL.COM
Patriots expecting unexpected in latest matchup with Mahomes
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Former Longhorn Adrian Phillips makes a splash in Patriots debut The former All-Pro with the Chargers signed with New England as a free agent in the spring
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