AUGUST 20, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
JACOB PHILLIPS
Browns linebacker Jacob Phillips out indefinitely with torn biceps: Source The Browns are banged up at the position with Sione Takitaki sustaining a hamstring injury Thursday and Mack Wilson limited by a shoulder in...
Report: Former LSU LB Jacob Phillips could be done for the year It was reported that former LSU linebacker Jacob Phillips has a torn bicep and is likely done for the season.
AUGUST 20, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
LB Jacob Phillips Likely out for Season The injury bug has hit the Browns as the team is losing potential starting linebacker Jacob Phillips for the season, per Adam Schefter: Brow...
AUGUST 20, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
Exits practice with elbow injury Phillips left Thursday's practice with an elbow injury, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Impact Coach Kevin Stefanski didn't provide any further details regarding Phillips' injury following Thursday's practice. It's not yet clear whether the linebacker will be able to suit up for Sunday's preseason matchup against the Giants.
AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Landry stars; Browns, Giants keep it cool in joint practice
Jarvis Landry was the day's biggest star as the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants held the first of two joint practicesAUGUST 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
2021 Cleveland Browns breakout candidate: Jacob Phillips Jacob Phillips had a whirlwind rookie season for the Cleveland Browns but he could break out and become a star for them in 2021 Jacob Philli...
MAY 25, 2021 • DAWGPOUNDDAILY.COM
OBR 2020 Rookie Film Review: LB, Jacob Phillips The OBR’s Rookie Film Reviews roll on with 2020 third-round pick Jacob Phillips analysis. The future of the Browns MIKE linebacker position.
MARCH 12, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
Jacob Phillips feels he has ‘good footing’ for 2nd NFL season After a year of almost zero days off and an unusual acclimation to the NFL, Phillips is embracing his first true professional offseason
FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM
Film Study: Breaking Down Jacob Phillips' Big Day Jacob Phillips filled in at MIKE linebacker for B.J. Goodson and he put on quite a display. Check out his work on Sunday in all three phases...
JANUARY 8, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
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Set to start Sunday Phillips will start at middle linebacker Sunday against the Steelers, Andrew Gribble of the Browns' official site reports.
Impact The rookie third-round pick will receive his third start of the season Sunday with B.J. Goodson (illness) unavailable. Phillips played 22 defensive snaps in his previous start Week 15, so he still may not have an every-down role.
JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returning from COVID list Coach Kevin Stefanski said Thursday that Phillips (undisclosed) will come off the reserve/COVID-19 list, Andrew Gribble of the Browns' official site reports.
Impact Phillips missed last weekend's loss to the Jets, but he'll be available for action versus Pittsburgh on Sunday. The 21-year old has yet to see any NFL action in his debut season thus far.
DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Lands on COVID list Phillips (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday.
Impact The 21-year-old will be unavailable for Sunday's matchup with the Jets since he either tested positive for the virus or is a high-risk close contact of an infected individual. Phillips will need to clear league protocols before rejoining the active roster.
DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Stefanski discusses Jacob Phillips, Sam Darnold in conference call: Transcript Kevin Stefanski answered questions from the media prior to Wednesday's Browns practice in Berea.
DECEMBER 23, 2020 • CLEVELAND.COM
Cleared from injury Phillips (knee) was a full participant during Wednesday's practice, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Impact The rookie out of LSU has yet to see any action this season, but his NFL debut could be coming soon. It's unclear what sort of role Phillips will have for Sunday's game against the Eagles now that he's healthy, but expect him to be at least active for the contest.
NOVEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Orgeron defends response to allegations against LSU players
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Still not ready to play Phillips (knee) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against the Texans.
Impact The third-round rookie has been coping with a knee injury since the season-opening defeat to Baltimore, being deemed inactive for five of the Browns' seven games heading into a Week 9 bye. Phillips was able to contribute limited participation throughout the practice week, but he's still not ready to suit up versus Houston despite a 14-day break since Cleveland's most recent game.
NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as questionable The Browns have listed Phillips (knee) as questionable for Sunday's tilt against the Texans, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Impact Phillips practiced in limited fashion throughout the week and is looking like a true game-time decision. A potential absence is not expected to impact the Browns' defensive rotations.
NOVEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out against Raiders Phillips (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Impact Phillips will sit for a third consecutive game due to the knee injury he sustained back in Week 5. Cleveland's on bye in Week 9, which will hopefully give Phillips enough time to recover before the team faces the Texans in Week 10.
OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out again Phillips (knee) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Impact Phillips will miss another game after having aggravated his pre-existing knee injury Week 5. The rookie third-round pick's next chance to retake the field will come Nov. 1 versus the Raiders.
OCTOBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Sunday Phillips (knee) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Andrew Gribble of the Browns' official site reports.
Impact The rookie third-round pick sustained the knee injury versus the Colts last week and will be sidelined for at least one game. Phillips has played only a handful of defensive snaps per game when healthy, so his absence is unlikely to impact Cleveland's gameplan.
OCTOBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Will be monitored Phillips (knee) will be monitored throughout the week as the Browns prepare for Week 6 against the Steelers, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. "He has this knee...
Impact Phillips may have aggravated an existing condition that flared up in the season-opening loss to the Ravens. The 2020 third-round draft pick started Week 1 and had a tackle over 12 snaps before departing that contest. Phillips was expected to receive significant playing time for a young linebacking corps, but the knee has kept him off the field for much of the season.
OCTOBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
