APRIL 28, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
DARIUS PHILON
Colts Hosted Former Gus Bradley DL for Free-Agent Visit The Colts hosted free-agent defensive lineman and former Gus Bradley defender Darius Philon for a visit this week.
Raiders overhaul d-line by signing Jones, trading Ngakoue
Two people familiar with the moves confirm that the Raiders will finalize a three-year deal with former Arizona edge rusher Chandler Jones and trade Yannick Ngakoue to IndianapolisMARCH 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Undergoing second surgery Philon is set to undergo a second surgical procedure to address his knee injury, Josh Dubow of the Associated Press reports.
Impact Philon announced the surgery via his personal Twitter account Monday, and he appeared to express frustration with his recovery thus far. The defensive tackle performed well through 11 appearances last season before suffering a knee injury in Week 18 and landing on IR.
MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Placed on IR Philon (knee) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, ending his 2021 season.
Impact Philon suffered a significant knee injury in the Raiders' Week 18 victory over the Chargers, finishing the contest with four tackles and a pass deflection. With the defensive tackle done for the year, the Raiders may turn to the likes of Solomon Thomas and Kendal Vickers for increased snaps.
JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers significant injury Philon suffered a significant knee injury Sunday against the Chargers according to head coach Rich Bisaccia, Josh Dubow of the Associated Press reports.
Impact Philon's exact injury is unknown as is a timetable for a return. However, it doesn't sound good for Philon's ability to come back at any point in the playoffs if the Raiders are able to advance past the Bengals on Saturday.
JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Raiders' Carr after clinching playoffs: 'Job is not done'
After their fourth straight nail-biting win was put in the books, the Las Vegas Raiders let out a season’s worth of emotion out with a boisterous locker room celebrationJANUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't return Sunday Philon (knee) won't return to Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Impact Philon was carted off the field late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's matchup and was ruled out for the remainder of the game shortly after. Prior to his departure, he recorded four tackles (three solo) and a pass defense.
JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Carr's knack for game-winning drives has Raiders in hunt
Derek Carr practiced game-winning drives over and over when he was growing upJANUARY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Exits COVID-19 protocols Philon (illness) has exited the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday.
Impact Philon was added to the league's health protocols after testing positive for the virus earlier this week, but he has recovered quickly enough to be available for Sunday's game against the Colts. Philon has appeared in nine games for the Raiders this season, racking up 15 tackles (11 solo), two sacks, and two recovered fumbles.
JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Placed on COVID list Philon has landed on the Raiders reserve/COVID-19 list.
Impact Philon has reportedly tested positive for the virus per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Thus, he will be unable to return to action until he clears the league's health and safety protocols.
DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
COVID-19 issues continue in NFL; Colts, Panthers hit hard
The Indianapolis Cots have placed five players on the COVID-19 list as the virus continues to work its way through NFL locker rooms, even with the vast majority of players in the l...DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back to active roster Philon was activated off injured reserve Saturday.
Impact Philon is ready to return from his ankle injury, having not played since Week 9 against the Giants. Philon should return to his rotational role along the Raiders' defensive line Sunday against the Chiefs.
DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Closing in on return Philon (ankle) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday.
Impact Philon has been sidelined for each of the team's last four games and will be able to retake the field as soon as he is medically cleared. Prior to going down, Philon served as a rotational defensive lineman while racking up 11 tackles and two sacks across six games.
DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with ankle injury Philon (ankle) isn't expected to practice Wednesday, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
Impact Reed reports that Philon picked up the ankle injury during the Raiders' Week 9 loss to the Giants. The 27-year-old defensive tackle played 20 defensive snaps and recovered a fumble during the loss, but his status for Week 10 is in jeopardy.
NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
McKinney has 2 picks, Giants edge Raiders 23-16
Xavier McKinney returned an interception 41 yards for a touchdown early in the second half and picked off another errant throw by Derek Carr late as the New York Giants beat the La...NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ngakoue forces the fumble, Philon recovers vs. Giants Defensive end Yannick Ngakoue gets the strip-sack and defensive tackle Darius Philon recovers during the second quarter against the Giants.
NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • RAIDERS.COM
Two-Minute Drill: Denzel Perryman, Darius Philon staying competitive against their former team The Raiders trail the Los Angeles Chargers, 21-0, at the half.
OCTOBER 5, 2021 • RAIDERS.COM
Quick Snap: Darius Philon has career game in Raiders' first loss of season The defensive tackle had a 2.0 sack game against his former team, as the Raiders fell to the Chargers, 28-14.
OCTOBER 5, 2021 • RAIDERS.COM
Darius Philon is feasting on the Bolts' defense with second sack of Herbert Defensive tackle Darius Philon gets his second sack of the night on Bolts' quarterback Justin Herbert during the third quarter.
OCTOBER 5, 2021 • RAIDERS.COM
No one blocks Darius Philon on crushing sack of Justin Herbert Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Darius Philon sacks Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert.
OCTOBER 5, 2021 • NFL.COM
Raiders RB Josh Jacobs out vs Steelers with injury
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs will miss this week’s game at Pittsburgh with injuries to his toe and ankleSEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nassib's strip-sack helps Raiders in OT victory over Ravens
Carl Nassib’s strip-sack of Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson came at a critical time in overtime and helped the Las Vegas Raiders to a 33-27 winSEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Raiders' potential on defense must translate to results
Las Vegas Raiders general manager Mike Mayock retained several things from former coach Bill Parcells after playing for the New York Giants in 1982 and ’83SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Raiders GM Mike Mayock: 'We need to be a playoff team'
There is no more time for excuses from the Las Vegas RaidersSEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Raiders cut DL Maurice Hurst, Arden Key
The Last Vegas Raiders cut two members of Jon Gruden’s first draft class in his second stint as coach, waiving defensive linemen Maurice Hurst and Arden Key before their fourth sea...APRIL 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
