Impact Phillips passed his physical and is back at practice for Houston. He projects to reprise a depth role at linebacker while contributing on special teams during the 2024 campaign.
JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE
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Comes off PUP list The Texans activated Phillips (shoulder) off the active/PUP list Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Starting camp on PUP The Texans placed Phillips (shoulder) on the active/PUP list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Impact The 27-year-old played in all 17 regular-season games for Baltimore last season, but he missed both playoff contests with a shoulder injury that is apparently still not 100 percent. Phillips signed a one-year deal with Houston in the offseason and will serve as defensive depth while filling a key role on special teams.
JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE
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Will play Sunday Phillips (should) is active Sunday against the Dolphins.
Impact Phillips logged back-to-back DNPs after being a late addition to the team's injury report. However, the Illinois product will still suit up, which should be good news for Baltimore's linebacker corps.
DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Playing Sunday Phillips (quadriceps) is active for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Impact Phillips is now slated to return to game action this weekend, after he had missed Baltimore's Week 13 matchup versus Denver as a result of a quadriceps issue. He'll likely slot back into his usual role as a special-teams contributor.
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Trending toward return Phillips (quadriceps) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Impact Phillips was forced to miss Baltimore's Week 13 loss to Denver due to a quadriceps injury. However, he turned in a pair of limited practices to begin the week and a full session Friday. His status won't become official until shortly before Sunday's kickoff, but he appears to be trending toward a return.
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Inactive this weekend Phillips (quadriceps) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Impact Phillips failed to practice all week leading up to Sunday's contest versus Denver due to an apparent quadriceps issue, and he'll now miss his first game of the 2022-23 campaign as a result. His absence shouldn't alter Baltimore's defensive game plan given that the 26-year-old has strictly operated as a special-teams contributor this season.
DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Productive in blowout loss Phillips totaled seven tackles (four solo), two tackles for loss and a sack in Sunday's 54-13 loss to New England.
Impact Phillips stepped up with fellow linebacker C.J. Mosley sidelined by a hamstring injury. He has occupied a reserve role for most of the the season, but Phillips has proven capable of filling in productively when injuries strike. Phillips' sack was the first of his career.
OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Signs with Gang Green The Jets signed Phillips from their practice squad to their active roster Tuesday, Eric Allen of the Jets' official website reports.
Impact Phillips was a practice-squad promotion the past two games and has registered 12 tackles this season. The 24-year-old linebacker played just two defensive snaps in Week 2 after registering 57 defensive snaps in Week 1. It's unclear what type of role he will play moving forward.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to practice squad Phillips reverted back to the Jets' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction's log.
Impact Phillips played just two defensive snaps in Sunday's loss to the Patriots. However, he did log 21 snaps on special teams. All-in-all he recorded one tackle for loss.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lifted to active roster Phillips was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
Impact Phillips led the Jets with 11 tackles (three solo) after entering the season opener when Jamien Sherwood left with an ankle injury. The 24-year-old showed well and could start again for the Jets, and he should be on IDP radars.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Heads back to practice squad Phillips was reverted to the practice squad after Sunday's Week 1 loss to the Raiders, Mike Clay of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Phillips led the Jets with 12 tackles in the game, but he was required to be returned to the practice squad unless the team elected to add him to the 53-man roster. Even so, he's likely to be back with the team for Sunday's Week 2 matchup against New England, with Jamien Sherwood (ankle), Jarrad Davis (ankle) and Blake Cashman (hamstring) all sidelined among the team's linebacker corps.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Leading tackler in Week 1 loss Phillips recorded a team-high 12 tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 19-14 loss to the Panthers.
Impact Phillips failed to carve out a major role in Atlanta or Buffalo over his first two NFL campaigns, but he certainly delivered a strong first impression in his Jets debut. The linebacker should continue to see plenty of action in Week 2 against the Patriots.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Signs with Jets Phillips signed a contract with the Jets on Tuesday, Randy Lange of the team's official site reports.
Impact Phillips has been a bit of a journeyman to start his NFL career, logging stints with the Falcons and Bills in his first two seasons. He has played in only two NFL games, with all 14 of his snaps coming on special teams, so he will most likely be in line for a special teams role to begin his stint in New York.
MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Returns to injured reserve Phillips (quadriceps) was placed on injured reserve Friday, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.
Impact The 24-year-old returned from injured reserve last week, but he'll return to the shelf after working on special teams Sunday. Phillips will miss the rest of the season since he's already been activated from injured reserve this year.
NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Back from IR The Bills activated Phillips (quadriceps) from injured reserve Saturday.
Impact Phillips logged two weeks of practice and will return to the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Seahawks. His return is well-timed, as starting weak-side linebacker Matt Milano (pectoral) was placed on IR on Saturday. Phillips will serve as linebacker depth behind expected starter Andre Smith for the time being.
NOVEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Returns to practice Phillips (quadriceps) returned to practice Wednesday, beginning his 21-day window to be evaluated for activation from IR.
Impact Phillips won't count against Buffalo's 53-man roster while he resumes practicing. The 24-year-old linebacker only contributed on special teams Week 1 in his only game-action of the 2020 season thus far.
OCTOBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Shifts to IR The Bills placed Phillips (quadriceps) on injured reserve Monday.
Impact Phillips was listed as questionable heading into a Week 5 matchup against the Titans, but the Bills have opted to place him on IR, thus ruling him out for the next three weeks. The 24-year-old linebacker will be eligible to return Week 8 against the Patriots.
OCTOBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
