DARIUS PHILLIPS NEWS

Won't play Week 13 Phillips (calf) is inactive Week 13 against the Chargers, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Impact Phillips logged full practices both Thursday and Friday this week but will ultimately end up missing his first game of the season. According to Dehner, Pooka Williams is expected to pick up Phillips' role in the return game.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals start critical December stretch against Chargers

The Cincinnati Bengals are right where they want to be as the calendar turns to December

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suiting up against Bears Phillips is active for Sunday's Week 2 contest against the Bears, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Impact Phillips entered Sunday with a questionable tag due to a thigh injury. However, he'll be ready to go and should serve as the Bengals' primary punt returner.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Green light for Week 16 Phillips (knee) won't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Texans.

Impact Phillips missed the first two practices of the week, but he upgraded to limited participation Friday, proving to be healthy enough to get the green light this week. The third-year pro is expected to start at cornerback; he's allowed 348 yards (6.7 yards per target) and five touchdowns in coverage over 10 games this year.

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Splits time in return game Phillips played 29 defensive snaps in his return from the IR, registering two tackles and two passes defensed in Sunday's loss to the Cowboys. He'll continue to share time with LeS...

Impact Phillips graded out pretty well in his return - in fact, Pro Football Focus rated him as the team's best defender on Sunday, far better than Sims.

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off IR The Bengals activated Phillips (groin) off injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Phillips didn't manage to come off IR in time to suit up for last weekend's loss to Miami, but he'll be available for Cincinnati's upcoming tilt against the Cowboys. The third-year cornerback will likely return to a starting role across from William Jackson on the outside.

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Darius Phillips Activated From Reserve/Injured; Jonah Williams Placed on Reserve/Injured The Bengals today activated CB Darius Phillips from the Reserve/Injured list and placed OT Jonah Williams on Reserve/Injured.

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • BENGALS.COM

Tua throws for 296 yards as Dolphins beat Bengals 19-7

Tua Tagovailoa returned from a thumb injury that forced him to miss one game, throwing for a season-high 296 yards and a score to help the Miami Dolphins rally past Cincinnati 19-7...

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Should play Sunday Phillips (groin) is expected to be activated off injured reserve and play Sunday at Miami, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Bengals need to decide by Saturday afternoon whether to activate the 25-year-old, or he won't be able to return until Week 14. Phillips has been sidelined since Week 8 due to the groin injury, but he may be back after spending the three-game minimum on injured reserve.

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for practice The Bengals have designated Phillips (groin) to return to practice.

Impact Phillips has missed the last three games while residing on IR with the groin injury, though he's now expected to return to practice this week. The Bengals will have 21 days to activate the cornerback, so he could return to the lineup as early as Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Return of Su’a-Filo will boost Bengals' beleaguered O-line

The Cincinnati Bengals say guard Xavier Su’a-Filo will be available for the first time since an ankle injury sidelined him the season opener

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bengals' Burrow vs. Washington's Young: Top two picks meet

The top two picks in this year's draft face off when No. 1 Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals visit Chase Young and Washington

NOVEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moves to injured reserve Phillips (groin) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.

Impact The 25-year-old was was already ruled out for Sunday's game at Pittsburgh, but he'll now be sidelined for at least the next three games. Phillips will first be eligible to return from IR for the Dec. 6 matchup with the Dolphins.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Can't play Sunday Phillips (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

Impact Phillips failed to get healthy over the Week 9 bye, and he'll miss his first game of the season. He's been a key cog in Cincinnati's secondary this season, but with LeShaun Sims (concussion) also out, William Jackson, Mackensie Alexander and Tony Brown are the only healthy cornerbacks heading into Sunday's tilt. The Bengals likely will call up a practice squad player to add depth.

NOVEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Browns' Beckham has surgery to repair torn knee ligament

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. had successful surgery to repair the torn left knee ligament that ended his season after seven games

NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bengals confident despite 2-5-1 record at halfway point

There is confidence and optimism in the Cincinnati Bengals camp despite their 2-5-1 record at the halfway point of the 2020 season

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Burrow, Bengals show finishing touch going into bye week

Coming off a two-win season, the most important factor for the 2020 Bengals is the development of rookie quarterback Joe Burrow

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Likely unavailable for rest of day Phillips (groin) is doubtful to return to Sunday's matchup against the Titans.

Impact Phillips been an integral part of the Bengals defense, playing more than 70 percent of the snaps in six of seven appearances this season. In all likelihood, Cincinnati will have to find a way to get by without him for the rest of the contest. Through the first half, the Bengals have done an excellent job of containing Tennessee quarterback Ryan Tannehill, holding him to a sub-50 percent completion rate with one interception.

NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up Week 8 Phillips (knee) is active Week 8 against Tennessee, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.

Impact Phillips missed two practices this week but was able to log a limited session Friday, which will be enough to allow him to suit up. He should be in line for a similar role as in past weeks, as Phillips has logged 30 or more defensive snaps playing multiple positions in the secondary each game this season.

NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face Titans Phillips (knee) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.

Impact Phillips kicked off the week with back-to-back absences from practice, so it looks like his status for Sunday's contest could come down to a game-time decision. Phillips is a versatile cornerback capable of both manning the slot and subbing into a regular defensive role, so Cincinnati's already undermanned secondary could have difficulty replacing him if he's forced to miss time.

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Thursday Phillips (knee) was not spotted at Thursday's practice, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Phillips has now missed back-to-back practices due to a knee injury, seemingly putting his status for Week 8 in jeopardy. He'll only have one more chance to return to practice before Sunday's game against the Titans.

OCTOBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Browns place Beckham on injured reserve after knee injury

The Cleveland Browns placed star receiver Odell Beckham Jr. on injured reserve, two days after he suffered a season-ending knee injury in a win at Cincinnati

OCTOBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Burned for game-winner Phillips had an interception on the first defensive play of Sunday's loss to the Browns, but he then repeatedly got burned by Browns QB Baker Mayfield throughout the contest includ...

Impact Phillips was pressed into a higher-leveraged role due to the absences of William Jackson (concussion) and Trae Waynes (pectoral), and unfortunately, it showed. Mayfield completed his final 22 real (there was one purposeful spike in there to stop the clock) pass attempts, despite missing Odell Beckham (knee) from early in the first quarter onward.

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Beckham's season over, Browns star WR tears knee ligament

Cleveland Browns star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will miss the rest of the season because of a torn knee ligament

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reactions: Darius Phillips intercepts Baker Mayfield during Bengals-Browns first quarter Browns receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was injured on a first-quarter play after the Bengals' Darius Phillips intercepted Browns QB Baker Mayfiel...

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • CINCINNATI.COM