Raiders' Kyle Philips: Gets opportunity with Las Vegas
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The Raiders signed Philips to a contract Tuesday.
Philips spent the entirety of the 2024 campaign on the Eagles' practice squad, failing to play at least one game for the first time since he was selected by Tennessee in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. The 5-foot-11 wideout has played in 13 regular-season contests during his career, compiling 23 receptions on 35 targets for 259 yards and no touchdowns while also handling kickoff and punt return duties. His move to Las Vegas will reunite him with offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, who served as UCLA's head coach during the four seasons Philips played for the Bruins.
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Kyle Philips: Reaches injury settlement
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The Titans waived Philips (hamstring) from injured reserve Thursday with an injury settlement, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Philips has dealt with multiple injuries since being selected by the Titans in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Once healthy, he'll look to catch on with a team looking to add depth to its wide receiver corps.
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Kyle Philips: Waived with injury designation
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The Titans have waived Philips (hamstring) with an injury designation, Nick Gray of the Nashville Tennessean reports.
Injuries continue to be an issue for the 2022 fifth-rounder, who was limited to 13 contests over his first two pro campaigns. This time around, the UCLA product is dealing with a hamstring issue that caused him to miss Tennessee's final two preseason games. Following Tuesday's transactions, the team's WR corps is comprised of Calvin Ridley, DeAndre Hopkins, Tyler Boyd, Treylon Burks, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and Jha'Quan Jackson.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: Probably out at New Orleans
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Philips (hamstring) is unlikely to play in the Titans' preseason finale at the Saints, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Phillips has been sitting out of practices with a lingering hamstring injury, and now it looks like it could keep him out until at least the regular season. It's no sure thing that he'll make Tennessee's final 53-man roster, though, and players like Sam Schnee may get more opportunities to make an impression if Philips is out.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: Has hamstring injury
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Philips missed practice Thursday with a hamstring injury, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Philips has a history of hamstring issues after spending a good chunk of his 2022 rookie season on injured reserve with the same injury. He also missed time at the end of last season with a hamstring strain. Philips has also dealt with knee and shoulder injuries as a pro, missing a total of 23 regular-season games across two campaigns. Philips' spotty medical history and the fact he's missing time once again makes him an uncertain proposition for a roster spot.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: Not assured roster spot
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Philips is expected to enter training camp fighting for a roster spot, John Glennon of the Nashville Post reports.
Philips, a 2022 fifth-round pick, secured 15 of 22 targets for 181 yards across nine appearances last season, and he never managed to play more than 50 percent of offensive snaps. With Calvin Ridley and Tyler Boyd joining DeAndre Hopkins atop the depth chart, and 2022 first-round pick Treylon Burks still vying for opportunities, Phillips finds himself competing for limited reserve roles, and rookie sixth-round pick Jha'Quan Jackson also projects as a slot option and return man.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: Practices in full Wednesday
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Philips (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Philips was inactive for three of the last four games for Tennessee. He's tumbled down the depth chart and dealt with injuries seemingly all season. Philips has drawn 19 targets across eight games, posting a scoreless 13-166-0 receiving line.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: Ruled out for Week 16
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Philips (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against Seattle, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Philips was able to practice in a limited capacity Thursday, but he'll ultimately be sidelined with his hamstring injury in Week 16. Colton Dowell and Mason Kinsey are both candidates to see an uptick in usage at wide receiver versus the Seahawks.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: Back at practice
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Philips (hamstring) was a limited participant in practice Thursday after missing Wednesday's session, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
The depth wide receiver may be trending toward returning after missing last Sunday's loss to the Texans. Philips has 13 catches for 166 yards and no touchdowns this season.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: Still dealing with hamstring injury
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Philips (hamstring) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Philips sat out of Sunday's loss versus the Texans due to a hamstring issue, and he's now missing Tennessee's first practice of the new week. He'll likely need to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to have a chance to play in Week 16.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: Ruled out for Week 15
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Philips (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
It's been somewhat of a lost season for the second-year wideout. Philips opened the season on injured reserve with a knee issue and was deemed a Week 13 healthy scratch before pulling his hamstring last Sunday. On the year, Philips has 13 catches for 166 scoreless yards. DeAndre Hopkins, Treylon Burks, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and Chris Moore will continue to soak up the receiver snaps for the Titans.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: Misses practice Wednesday
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Philips (hamstring) didn't participate in Wednesday's walk-through practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
The second-year receiver missed time earlier in the season with a knee injury and has also dealt with shoulder issues in 2023. He was a healthy inactive for the Week 13 loss to the Colts before playing just three offensive snaps in Monday's 28-27 win over the Dolphins. Philips has 13 catches for 166 scoreless yards on 19 targets this season.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: Suits up Monday
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Philips is active for Monday night's game against the Dolphins, John Glennon of NashvillePost.com reports.
Philips was a healthy scratch Week 13 against the Colts, but he'll be back in the mix Monday. In the process, Philips will provide the Titans with wide receiver depth, as well as offer the team an option in the return game. In seven games this season, Philips has logged a 13-166-0 line on 19 targets.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: Surprise healthy scratch
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Philips (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts.
Philips has been active for every game since Week 4, and he's been one of Tennessee's more productive receivers for brief stretches this season. However, he's seen his snap rate dip in each of Tennessee's last two contests, and he's now inactive with the return of Treylon Burks (concussion).
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Titans' Kyle Philips: No contribution to win
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Philips recorded one catch on two targets for negative three yards in Sunday's 17-10 win over the Panthers.
Philips saw a season-low snap rate on offense of 23 percent and was on the field for only 12 snaps. As a result, he was limited to only one catch for the second consecutive game and for the fourth time in seven contests this season.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: Paces pass catchers in loss
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Philips secured four of five targets for 68 yards in the Titans' 20-16 loss to the Steelers on Thursday night.
Philips tied for team lead in receptions with DeAndre Hopkins while setting the pace with a yardage total that also served as a career high. The second-year UCLA product and rookie signal-caller Will Levis showed excellent chemistry throughout the night, following a Week 8 matchup against the Falcons when Philips posted a then-season-best 3-24 line on three targets. If Levis continues as the Titans quarterback in a Week 10 road matchup against the Buccaneers, Philips could continue seeing his role in the offense expand, especially if Treylon Burks (head) is sidelined for that contest.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: Limited role in season debut
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Philips (shoulder) did not record a catch (on one target) in Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Colts.
Philips was activated from injured reserve this week to make his season debut. As could be expected, he was limited in his role, playing only 14 offensive snaps and one on special teams. Philips showed some rapport with Ryan Tannehill early in his rookie campaign in 2022, so it will be worth watching his role as he gets back into game shape.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: Activated from IR
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Tennessee activated Philips (knee) from injured reserve on Saturday, Ben Arthur of FoxSports.com reports.
Philips began the regular season on IR after suffering an MCL injury in a preseason contest versus the Vikings. He appears to be fully recovered from the issue, as he was able to practice in full each day this week. Philips caught eight of 13 targets for 78 yards over four games in an injury-plagued rookie campaign last year, and he'll now look to work his way up a receiver depth chart that's headed by DeAndre Hopkins. Philips could play more than a minor role in his season debut Sunday with Treylon Burks ruled out with a knee injury.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: Expected to practice next week
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Titans head coach Mike Vrabel said Friday that he expects Philips (knee) to begin practicing next week, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Philips opened the season on injured reserve with an MCL injury but will be eligible to make his season debut in Week 5 against the Colts. The slot receiver isn't on fantasy radars outside of the deepest of formats, but once healthy, Philips could unseat Nick Westbrook-Ikhine for the No. 3 wideout role behind DeAndre Hopkins and Treylon Burks (knee).
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Titans' Kyle Philips: Officially on IR
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Philips (knee) was placed on injured reserve by the Titans on Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
As a result, Philips, who is bouncing back from an MCL injury, will miss at least the first four games of the coming season. Once the 2022 fifth-rounder is back in action, he should have an opportunity to claim a key role of of the slot with the Titans. In Philips' looming absence, Chris Moore and/or Nick Westbrook-Ikhine are candidates to see added reps alongside top WRs DeAndre Hopkins and Treylon Burks.
