DRU PHILLIPS NEWS

Dru Phillips forces fumble, D.J. Davidson recovers | Giants vs. Panthers Highlights Cornerback Dru Phillips forces a fumble that defensive lineman D.J. Davidson recovers in the fourth quarter.

NOVEMBER 10 • GIANTS.COM

Dru Phillips registers second TFL of game | Giants vs. Eagles Highlights Cornerback Dru Phillips makes a tackle for loss on a screen to Eagles wide receiver Devonta Smith.

OCTOBER 20 • GIANTS.COM

Dru Phillips tackles Saquon Barkley for 3-yard loss | Giants vs. Eagles Highlights Cornerback Dru Phillips tackles Eagles running back Saquon Barkley behind the line of scrimmage for a loss of three.

OCTOBER 20 • GIANTS.COM

Train Like a Giant: Dru Phillips's Workout Routine 💪 Cornerback Dru Phillips gives us an inside look at his fitness routine.

OCTOBER 19 • GIANTS.COM

Playing in Week 6 Phillips (calf) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bengals, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact The rookie cornerback out of Kentucky recorded a week of limited practice sessions and will continue playing through is calf in Week 6. Phillips has accumulated 21 total tackles, including 1.0 sack, and forced one fumble across the Giants' first five games this season. He's expected to start as New York's top slot corner in Sunday's contest.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Logs limited session Wednesday Phillips (calf) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Phillips was able to play through his calf issue during the Giants' Week 5 win over the Seahawks, so it appears the team is just being cautious with his health. Expect the 22-year-old cornerback to play in the Giants' Week 6 matchup against the Bengals unless he downgrades to non-participation either Thursday or Friday.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Phillips (calf) is active Sunday against the Seahawks. Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Phillips missed the Giants' Week 4 loss to the Cowboys, but he'll be back in action for Week 5. The Kentucky product's return will be a boost to Big Blue's secondary in Seattle.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Phillips (calf) is active Sunday against the Seahawks. Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Phillips missed the Giants' Week 4 loss to the Cowboys, but he'll be back in action for Week 5. The Kentucky product's return will be a boost to Big Blue's secondary in Seattle.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Listed questionable for Sunday Phillips (calf) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Phillips and Adoree' Jackson both missed Week 4 with their calf issues, and both are questionable for Week 5 after getting in limited practices Thursday. If neither can go, the Giants will again roll with Deonte Banks, Cor'Dale Flott and Nick McCloud at cornerback in Seattle.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Makes progress Phillips (calf) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Phillips sat out the team's Week 4 loss to the Cowboys as well as Wednesday's practice. His return to the field Thursday is good news for his potential availability Sunday against the Seahawks. However, his status in Friday's practice will likely shed more light on his likeliness of doing so.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Wednesday Giants head coach Brian Daboll said Phillips (calf) will not practice Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Phillips continues to work his way back from a calf injury that sidelined him for New York's loss to the Cowboys in Week 4. The rookie third-round pick will have two more chances to increase his activity level at practice ahead of Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 4 Phillips (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday night's matchup with the Cowboys, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact The rookie cornerback out of Kentucky was held out of practice all week due to a calf injury sustained during the Giants' Week 3 win over the Browns, so it's no surprise that he won't suit up Thursday night. With Phillips missing Week 4's matchup against the Cowboys, expect Isaiah Simmons to see increased work with the Giants' first-team defense.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Logs another DNP Phillips (calf) will not practice Tuesday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Phillps suffered the injury during Sunday's win against the Browns and may be leaning toward doubtful for Thursday's divisional matchup with the Cowboys. A decision there could come as soon as Wednesday, but he may ultimately end up a game-time decision, and word of his status won't come until the Giants release their inactive list 90 minutes before kickoff. If he doesn't play, Isaiah Simmons will likely handle slot corner duties against Dallas.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Estimated as DNP Phillips (calf) was listed as a non-participant in Monday's practice estimation, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Phillips sustained a calf injury during the first quarter of Sunday's win over the Browns, and following Monday's practice estimation, it appears he could be in jeopardy of missing some time. The rookie will likely need to log at least limited work Tuesday or Wednesday in order to suit up for the Giants' Week 4 matchup with the Cowboys on Thursday night.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game with calf injury Phillips left Sunday's game against the Browns due to a calf injury and is questionable to return, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Phillips sustained the injury in the first quarter of Sunday's game. While he's sidelined, Isaiah Simmons or Adoree' Jackson are candidates to see increased work out of the nickel corner.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 18 • GIANTS.COM

Tallies 12 tackles Sunday Phillips recorded 12 tackles (seven solo), including a sack, in Sunday's Week 2 loss to Washington.

Impact Phillips finished second on New York with his big tackle total. The rookie also recorded his first career sack, getting to Jayden Daniels for a five-yard loss in the first quarter. Phillips did get checked for a concussion in the fourth quarter but was subsequently cleared and returned to the contest. He's impressed through two NFL games and appears set to be a big part of the Giants' secondary this season.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies 12 tackles Sunday Phillips recorded 12 tackles (seven solo), including a sack, in Sunday's Week 2 loss to Washington.

Impact Phillips finished second on New York with his big tackle total. The rookie also recorded his first career sack, getting to Jayden Daniels for a five-yard loss in the first quarter. Phillips did get checked for a concussion in the fourth quarter but was subsequently cleared and returned to the contest. He's impressed through two NFL games and appears set to be a big part of the Giants' secondary this season.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Dru Phillips sacks Jayden Daniels | Giants vs. Commanders Highlights Cornerback Dru Phillips takes down Commanders QB Jayden Daniels for a first quarter sack.

SEPTEMBER 15 • GIANTS.COM

S Jason Pinnock on what he saw from Dru Phillips, Tyler Nubin in their NFL debuts Safety Jason Pinnock speaks to the media on Monday.

SEPTEMBER 9 • GIANTS.COM

🎥 Rookie Dru Phillips forces fumble, Bobby Okereke recovers | Giants vs. Vikings Highlights Cornerback Dru Phillips forces a huge fumble that inside linebacker Bobby Okereke recovers.

SEPTEMBER 8 • GIANTS.COM

Back at practice Phillips (ankle) is practicing Tuesday, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.

Impact Phillips injured his ankle during 11-on-11 drills last Sunday, leaving the rookie sidelined for over a week. Currently slated to be the team's slot corner, the Kentucky product's return to competition, should help him maintain that spot, if not potentially unseat Deonte Banks or Cor'Dale Flott (quadriceps) for a starting job on the outside.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle injury Phillips left Sunday's practice session due to an ankle injury, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Phillips sustained the injury during 11-on-11 drills Sunday, and he was held out of Monday's practice session. The rookie third-round pick out of Kentucky is set to operate as the Giants' third corner alongside starters Cor'Dale Flott (quadriceps) and Deonte Banks. Tre Herndon took Phillips' place in drills Monday, and the former would be in line to see more first-team snaps should the latter be unable to suit up for Saturday's preseason game against the Texans.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie CB Dru Phillips tackles RB Jermar Jefferson for loss of 2 yards | Giants vs. Lions Highlights Cornerback Dru Phillips steps up to force a tackle for loss against the Detroit Lions.

AUGUST 9 • GIANTS.COM

Giants, Lions each fined $200K for fights at joint practices

The Giants and Lions were each docked $200,000 by the league for fights at Monday's and Tuesday's joint practices which involved Daniel Jone...

AUGUST 7