Bills' Jordan Phillips: Sees some action in limited role
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Phillips finished with five tackles (four solo) and an interception in seven regular-season games with the Bills in 2024.
The defensive tackle signed with Buffalo after getting cut by Dallas in November, and he assisted on one tackle in two games with the Cowboys as well. Phillips played on at least 17 percent of the defensive snaps in six of his seven regular-season games with the Bills and in all three of the team's playoff games, making three tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks, in the postseason. The second-round pick of the Dolphins in 2015 will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and he last signed a multiyear deal in 2020.
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Bills' Jordan Phillips: Joining Bills
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Buffalo signed Phillips to a one-year contract Wednesday.
Phillips was released by Dallas on Tuesday, but it didn't take long for him to get another chance with a different team. This will be his third stint with the Bills, for whom he recorded 15 tackles (10 solo) including 2.5 sacks last season.
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Jordan Phillips: Let go by Dallas
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The Cowboys released Phillips on Tuesday.
Phillips was placed on the Cowboys' injured reserve Sept. 18 due to a wrist injury. He logged full practices in each of the last two weeks, but rather than be reinstated from IR, the 2015 second-round pick will instead be looking to join a team in need of veteran depth at defensive tackle.
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Cowboys' Jordan Phillips: Won't be activated ahead of Week 8
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Phillips (wrist) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the 49ers, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Phillips' 21-day window to return from injured reserve opened Wednesday. He was a full practice participant all week, but the Cowboys will err on the side of caution and hold the 2015 second-round pick out for at least one more week. Barring any setbacks, Phillips should be on track to make his return for the Cowboys' Week 9 contest against the Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 3. In the meantime, Linval Joseph and Carlos Watkins will continue to serve as Dallas' backup interior defensive lineman behind starters Mazi Smith and Osa Odighizuwa.
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Cowboys' Jordan Phillips: Placed on injured reserve
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The Cowboys placed Phillips (wrist) on injured reserve Wednesday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Phillips underwent wrist surgery last season while playing for the Bills, but it remains to be seen whether his current injury is related. He'll now be forced to miss at least Dallas' next four games, making Oct. 27 versus the 49ers the earliest possible return date. To help replace Jenkins, the Cowboys inked Carlos Watkins from the Commanders' practice squad.
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Cowboys' Jordan Phillips: Traded to Dallas
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The Cowboys acquired Phillips from the Giants Wednesday, Jordan Schultz of BleacherReport.com reports.
Additionally, Dallas is sending the Giants a sixth-round pick in exchange for Phillips and a seventh-rounder in 2025. The Giants signed Phillips earlier in the offseason after he spent the previous two seasons in Buffalo. Things obviously weren't working in New York, and the G-Men decided to move on ahead of Week 1. Phillips turns 32 next month and has 120 games of experience, including 62 starts. He'll provide interior depth alongside Mazi Smith and Osa Odighizuwa for the Cowboys and new defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer.
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Bills' Jordan Phillips: Could return for postseason
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Phillips (wrist) aims to be ready to suit back up if the Bills make the playoffs, Ryan O'Halloran of The Buffalo News reports.
Phillips apparently sustained a dislocated right wrist during Sunday's win versus the Cowboys, so it's impressive there's any lingering optimism that he might come back at some point this season. For now, Tim Settle and Linval Joseph are likely to see increased reps with Phillips out.
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Bills' Jordan Phillips: Undergoes rotator cuff surgery
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Phillips (shoulder) had surgery to repair his torn rotator cuff after the 2022 season, Michael Giardi of NFL Network reports.
Phillips, a pending free agent, appeared in 13 games during the 2022 campaign and totaled 21 tackles and 1.5 sacks. It's unclear when he suffered the injury, but he saw a reduced role down the stretch and played just 17 snaps during the Bills' divisional-round loss to Cincinnati.
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Bills' Jordan Phillips: Dealing with torn rotator cuff
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Phillips has been dealing with a torn rotator cuff and will undergo surgery this offseason, Bridget Condon of NFL Network reports.
It's unclear when Phillips sustained the injury, but the defensive tackle is expected to be ready for training camp this summer following his procedure. The 30-year-old finished the 2022 campaign with 20 tackles, including 1.5 sacks, while also recording two pass deflections over 12 games.
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Bills' Jordan Phillips: Will play Sunday
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Phillips (shoulder) is active Sunday against the Bengals, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.
Phillips will return to play after missing the team's wild-card win over the Dolphins. The veteran defensive tackle has also missed multiple games this season due to the injury, but after he was able to log limited practices throughout the week he'll take the field in the divisional round. His return should be a boost to Buffalo's defensive front.
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Bills' Jordan Phillips: Won't play Sunday
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Phillips (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's wild-card matchup against Miami.
Phillips didn't practice Wednesday through Friday due to a lingering shoulder injury that has sidelined him since Week 16, so it's not surprising to see him ultimately inactive. In Phillips' absence, Tim Settle, Kendal Vickers and Eli Ankou will be the backup defensive tackles behind Ed Oliver and DaQuan Jones.
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Bills' Jordan Phillips: Still nursing injury
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Phillips (shoulder) was a non-participant in practice Thursday, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.
Phillips has been dealing with a shoulder injury since the Week 12 win over New England, keeping him sidelined until Week 16 versus Chicago. The 30-year-old has now logged back-to-back DNPs during the first week of playoff prep, leaving him with just one more opportunity to increase his practice activity before Sunday's wild-card matchup against Miami. Expect Phillips to retain a prominent role alongside defensive tackle Ed Oliver when healthy.
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Bills' Jordan Phillips: Returns against Pittsburgh
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Phillips (hamstring) returned during the second half of Sunday's game against the Steelers, Matt Parrino of The Syracuse Post-Standard reports.
Phillips exited with a hamstring injury during the first half of this Week 5 contest, though he appears to be doing fine after working his way back onto the field. The 30-year-old missed Buffalo's last two games with a lingering hamstring injury, so it will still be worth monitoring his status heading into next week's contest versus the Chiefs.
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Bills' Jordan Phillips: To return against Pittsburgh
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Phillips (hamstring) is active Week 5 against the Steelers.
Phillips has been sidelined in back-to-back weeks with a hamstring injury, but a return to practice on a limited basis this week will ultimately pave the way for his return to the defensive line rotation. Fellow defensive tackle Ed Oliver (ankle) is also returning this week, bolstering the depth of an already strong position group.
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Bills' Jordan Phillips: Out for Week 3
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Phillips (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Phillips suffered the injury during Monday's win over the Titans and didn't practice at all this week, so his unavailability doesn't come as a surprise. Ed Oliver (ankle) could also miss Sunday's game after being limited at practice throughout the week, so Buffalo will need to dig into its defensive line depth for its matchup with Miami.
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Cardinals' Jordan Phillips: Remains out
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Phillips (knee) will not play Sunday against the Seahawks, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Phillips suffered the injury in Week 15 against the Lions and hasn't played since. He was also unable to log any kind of practice time this week. Leki Fotu will likely continue to see extra snaps Sunday against the Seahawks, while Phillips will work to be ready for the playoffs.
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Cardinals' Jordan Phillips: Set for second consecutive absence
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Phillips (knee) is out for Sunday's game against Dallas, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Phillips failed to practice all week and has been ruled out for his second consecutive contest. Leki Fotu saw an uptick in playing time in Phillips' absence and should maintain a significant role once again.
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Cardinals' Jordan Phillips: Available Sunday
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Phillips (groin) is available for Sunday's game against the Panthers.
Phillips was held out of practice Wednesday and Thursday due to a groin issue but returned in a limited capacity Friday. The 2015 second-rounder should continue to serve in a depth role against Carolina.
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Cardinals' Jordan Phillips: Activated from IR
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Phillips (back) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.
Phillips returned to practice this week and will be available for Sunday's game against the Browns. The 29-year-old should take on a starting role in his season debut Sunday.
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Cardinals' Jordan Phillips: Tests positive for COVID-19
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Phillips (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.
Phillips recently tested positive for the virus and will be away from the team until he clears the league's health and safety protocols. It seems unlikely that he'll be able to return for either of the Cardinals' final two preseason games, but he'll attempt to suit up for the team's Week 1 matchup against the Titans on Sept. 12.
