When you watched Philips at UCLA, you could see glimpses of what has made Cooper Kupp and Amon-Ra St. Brown so successful at the NFL level in the slot - strength, quickness, spatial awareness and route savvy. He showed flashes of that by racking up nine targets and six receptions in his first career NFL game. Injuries to Philips and his quarterback stymied the rest of his rookie season, but Philips could end up a sneaky waiver-wire add early in the season in PPR leagues considering the lack of target competition around him.
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.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: Moved to IR
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The Titans are expected to place Philips (knee) on injured reserve prior to Week 1, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Once the transaction becomes official, Philips will be ineligible for the first four games of the season, with Oct. 8 at Indianapolis marking his earliest possible date for a 2023 debut. The 2022 fifth-round pick played only four games as a rookie while battling shoulder and hamstring injuries, but earlier this summer he seemed to have a shot at roles as the No. 3 receiver and punt returner. Philips' absence could leave return work available for undrafted rookie Kearis Jackson, while veterans Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and Chris Moore are more likely to pick up snaps on offense.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: No timetable for return
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Philips, who injured his MCL during the Titans' second preseason game on Aug. 19, continues to miss practice, Nick Suss of the Tennessean reports.
The report notes that Philips was sporting a knee brace in the locker room Monday. He also doesn't have a timeline for his return and is taking things "day-by-day" until he's ready to get back on the field. At this stage, Philips' Week 1 status is cloudy, but it's possible there will be added context on that front after the Titans announce their moves in conjunction with Tuesday's deadline to set their initial 53-man roster. While Philips remains sidelined for now, fellow WR Treylon Burks (knee) was able to return to practice Monday. If one or both are out or limited come Week 1, Chris Moore and/or Nick Westbrook-Ikhine would be candidates to see added reps alongside top pass-catching option DeAndre Hopkins.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: Remains sidelined
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Philips (knee) remained sidelined during Wednesday's practice, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Philips suffered a MCL injury during Saturday's preseason game against the Vikings, and while the Titans haven't outlined a timetable for his return to action, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com suggests that the wideout could miss up to six weeks. With Treylon Burks (knee) dealing with a sprained LCL, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and/or Chris Moore are candidates to see added opportunities alongside DeAndre Hopkins as long as Burks and Philips continue to miss time.
Philips suffered an MCL injury during Saturday's game against the Vikings, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.
We'll await further details from the team, but Kuharsky suggests that Philips could miss some time as a result of the issue. With Treylon Burks dealing with a sprained LCL, the Titans wide receiver depth behind DeAndre Hopkins is currently taxed. In the event that one or both of the injured pass catchers are out or limited at the start of the regular season, added work would be available for Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and/or Chris Moore.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: In punt return mix
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Philips is listed as the top punt returner on the Titans' initial unofficial depth chart, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
Meanwhile, Philips is listed behind top wideouts DeAndre Hopkins and Treylon Burks, who are listed as being backed up by Chris Moore and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine. That said, we'd expect Philips, a 2022 fifth-rounder, to see his share of snaps out of the slot this coming season after being limited to eight catches (on 13 targets) for 78 yards in four games as a rookie. In that context, if the UCLA product can avoid injuries, he could emerge as a fantasy option in deeper PPR formats in 2023.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: Not close to return
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Head coach Mike Vrabel said Monday that Phillips (hamstring) is not close to returning from injured reserve, Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com reports.
Given Vrabel's comments, Phillips can safely be ruled out for Thursday's matchup against Dallas. The rookie fifth-round pick caught eight of 13 targets for 78 yards through his first four appearances, but he's been on IR since with a hamstring injury. It's unclear when Phillips will be able to suit up again, but the wideout is trending toward sitting out the final two games of the regular season.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: Hitting IR
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Philips (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Philips showed up on Tennessee's injury report last Friday with an ankle issue, which left him inactive in Week 7 against the Colts. The injury will now keep him sidelined for at least the next four games. With Treylon Burks (toe) also on IR, the Titans' receiving corps will consist of Robert Woods, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Cody Hollister and newly signed Chris Conley.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: Out for Week 7
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Philips (hamstring) is out for Sunday's matchup against the Colts, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Philips picked up the hamstring injury during the Titans' week of practice and could log only a limited session Friday. He'll be held out of his second game this season, as he also missed Week 3 due to a shoulder issue. Cody Hollister could see an increased role, though the Titans' pass volume will likely be too low for Hollister to see many targets.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: Tending to hamstring issue
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Philips is listed as questionable Sunday against the Colts due to a hamstring injury, John Glennon of SI.com reports.
Philips already has missed one game this season with a shoulder issue, and his status for Week 7 now is in peril after he logged a limited practice Friday due to a new health concern. If he's able to suit up this weekend, he'll be well behind the Titans' top wide receivers, Robert Woods and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, even with rookie Treylon Burks (toe) on injured reserve.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: Makes one catch
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Philips recorded one reception on two targets for seven yards in Sunday's 21-17 win over the Commanders.
Philips saw a jump in his snap rate due to the absence of Treylon Burks (toe), but he was still relatively uninvolved in the offense. Since recording six catches for 66 yards in his first game as a pro, Philips has only two receptions for 12 yards across his last three matchups.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: Status in question for Sunday
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Philips (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Indianapolis, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Philips has been dealing with a shoulder issue for three weeks running, playing 23 percent of snaps on offense Week 2 before sitting out this past Sunday versus the Raiders. He was limited in all three practices this week, even donning a non-contact yellow jersey at Friday's session. The status of the rookie fifth-round pick will be confirmed, one way or another, about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: Another limited practice
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Philips (shoulder) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' officials site reports.
Philips, who was inactive for last week's win over the Raiders after heading into the contest listed as doubtful, sported what Wyatt described as a "yellow caution jersey" during Wednesday's session. Unless the rookie fifth-round pick is able to practice fully by Friday, he'll likely approach Sunday's game against the Colts with an injury designation.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: Out against Raiders
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Philips (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Philips logged three limited practices leading up to the Titans' Week 3 matchup. However, he'll miss his first game of the season, which should ensure that Treylon Burks and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine see the field plenty. Philips' absence will also likely push Amani Hooker into primary punt-return duties.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: Remains limited Thursday
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Philips (shoulder) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Although the Titans didn't hold a full Wednesday practice, Philips' estimated participation level was listed as limited for that day as well. Two limited practices would normally have a player on track to play going into Friday practices, so as long as the rookie's shoulder avoids any setbacks he should be on track to suit up against Las Vegas on Sunday, even if limited to some extent.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: Key error in blowout loss
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Philips recorded one reception on one target for five yards in Monday's 41-7 loss to the Bills.
Philips was among the Titans' most targeted pass catchers in Week 1, but he was an afterthought in Monday's blowout loss. He also muffed a punt midway through the third quarter, which led directly to a Bills touchdown. Philips was removed from his role as punt returner thereafter, but it remains to be seen if there will be playing time repercussions for his mistake moving forward.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: Suits up Monday
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Philips (shoulder) is listed as active for Monday night's game against the Bills.
Philips approached the contest listed as questionable after logging limited practice listings Friday and Saturday, but he'll give it a go Monday. In the process, the 2022 fifth-rounder will look to build off a six-catch, 66-yard effort (on nine targets) in his NFL debut Week 1. It remains to be seen if he'll maintain such volume Week 2, with Robert Woods, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and Treylon Burks also in the Titans' wide receiver mix, but if Philips can keep up the pace in the coming weeks, he'll merit attention in PPR formats.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: Questionable for Monday
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Philips (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Bills, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Philips logged two straight days of limited participation in practice thanks to a shoulder injury. The rookie was the most productive of any of the Titans' wide receivers in Week 1, tallying six receptions for 66 yards on just 31 offensive snaps. If Philips is unable to play, expect Robert Woods, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and Treylon Burks to shoulder the majority of the offensive load.
A slippery route runner in the same mold as Hunter Renfrow, Philips is a waiver-to-lineup pass-catcher who should contend with another 12-point PPR game. I'd chance it with him over Devin Duvernay, Tyler Lockett and Renfrow himself.
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Titans' Kyle Philips: Practices in non-contact jersey
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Philips (shoulder) was limited in practice Friday.
Philips ramped up his activity after sitting out Thursday's practice entirely, but he sported a non-contact jersey, per Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site. The rookie generated some fantasy buzz after leading the Titans with 66 receiving yards in his NFL debut, but fantasy managers relying on him Week 2 will have a dearth of options if Philips is unable to suit up, as the Titans won't face the Bills until Monday.
