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Dru Phillips forces fumble, Micah McFadden recovers | Giants vs. Dolphins Highlights Cornerback Dru Phillips forces a fumble that linebacker Micah McFadden recovers for the first turnover of the game.

AUGUST 22 • GIANTS.COM

Not playing Saturday Phillips (knee) will not play in Saturday's preseason game against the Vikings, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Phillips suffered a knee sprain in last Wednesday's practice and has not practiced since the incident. The slot cornerback's absence Saturday means Ar'Darius Washington will likely be the starter for the foreseeable future. Phillips does not currently have a defined return timeline, and it remains to be seen if he will be fully healthy for the start of the regular season.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Giants Camp Live Updates: Cornerback Injuries Piling Up Ahead of Preseason Opener With Dru Phillips, Greg Newsome II, D.J. James and Paulson Adebo all sidelined, New York could open the preseason with a starting corner duo...

AUGUST 13 • SI.COM

Giants Reportedly to Host CB Terrion Arnold for a Visit With Dru Phillips, Paulson Adebo and Greg Newsome II all sidelined, New York is bringing in the embattled former Lions first-rounder to gaug...

AUGUST 11 • SI.COM

Dealing with knee sprain Phillips has a mild right knee sprain and will be sideline for the time being, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Phillips suffered the knee injury at practice Wednesday, and he'll now be forced to miss some action moving forward during training camp. It's unclear if he'll be able to play in New York's first preseason game Aug. 15 versus the Vikings, and if he can't go, Ar'Darius Washington would be a top candidate to see an increase in workload in the secondary.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Giants Notebook: Phillips' Injury Update, Nabers' Big Step, and a New Fullback The Giants also got clarity on Dru Phillips' knee injury and made a roster move at fullback as they wind down their stay at The Greenbrier.

AUGUST 6 • SI.COM

Exits with leg injury Phillips (lower leg) exited Wednesday's training camp session early due to injury, Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post reports.

Impact Phillips injured his lower right leg during 11-on-11 red-zone drills and was unable to return to the field. The cornerback attempted to jog to the side, and the severity of the injury is unclear. Ar'Darius Washington replaced Phillips on the first-team defense, and Washington will likely see the majority of first-team reps if Phillips is sidelined for any period of time.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Giants Injury Updates: Brian Burns, Dru Phillips, and More Some key starters were held out of practice due to "minor" issues. Here's where things stand after the Giants' third straight padded practic...

AUGUST 5 • SI.COM

3 Under-the-Radar Giants Defenders to Watch Entering Training Camp While others dominate the headlines, Chauncey Golston, Jason Pinnock, and Dru Phillips could quietly shape Dennard Wilson's defense in 2026.

JULY 10 • SI.COM

Dru Phillips' Aggressive Style Is Both His Best Trait and His Biggest Flaw The Giants' team-high pass breakup leader enters training camp as the incumbent slot cornerback, but he must learn to control one of his big...

JULY 2 • SI.COM

Giants may have perfect Dru Phillips replacement in Pro Day standout The New York Giants are not overly committed to Dru Phillips anymore, but is replacing him with a rookie that's the same age the right play?

MARCH 25 • GMENHQ.COM

Has up-and-down second season Phillips notched 66 tackles and 12 defensed passes, including two interceptions, along with a fumble recovery over 17 games during the regular season.

Impact Phillips began the season as a starter but moved in and out of that role throughout the campaign due to his middling performance. Despite that, the 2024 third-round draft pick paced New York in defensed passes (12) while tying for the team lead with two pickoffs. Phillips will be in the third year of his rookie contract next season, though it remains to be seen what his role will be in 2026.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Past heel injury Phillips (heel) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Vikings, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Despite practicing in a limited fashion throughout the week, Phillips has moved past his heel injury in time to suit up for Sunday's matchup. The second-year pro from Kentucky has appeared in all 14 of the Giants' games this season, recording 54 total tackles and 12 passes defensed, including two interceptions. He's expected to serve as the team's top slot corner in Week 16.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited by heel injury Phillips (heel) turned in a limited practice Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Phillips played his typical allotment of snaps in Sunday's loss to the Commanders, so it's unclear when the issue occurred. That he was able to turn in a limited session to begin the week suggests his status for the Giants' Week 16 matchup is not in jeopardy. However, Phillips' participation in practice throughout the rest of the week will be worth monitoring.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Past calf issue Phillips (calf) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bears, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact The second-year corner from Kentucky practiced in a limited fashion throughout the week due to a calf injury, but it now appears he's ready to face the Bears on Sunday. Phillips has played in all nine of the Giants' games so far this season, recording 40 total tackles and nine passes defended, including two interceptions. Now fully healthy, he's expected to operate as one of New York's top cornerbacks in Week 10.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing calf injury Phillips (calf) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Phillips likely injured his calf during the Giants' Week 9 loss to the 49ers, when he played 21 snaps (19 on defense, two on special teams) while logging one solo tackle. He had his practice snaps managed Wednesday, but he'll have two more chances to log a full practice ahead of Sunday's game against the Bears.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up nine stops in Week 7 loss Phillips posted nine tackles (all solo) in Sunday's loss to the Broncos.

Impact Phillips finished second on New York in stops behind Dane Belton (10). It was the second-highest tackle total of the season for Phillips, trailing just his Week 2 effort of 11 stops against Dallas. Phillips is up to 37 tackles and eight defensed passes (including two interceptions) through seven games this season.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

CB Dru Phillips on key plays down the stretch CB Dru Phillips speaks to the media Sunday after the Giants' loss to the Broncos.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • GIANTS.COM

Recovers fumble to clinch win Phillips recorded three tackles (two solo) and recovered a fumble in Thursday's 34-17 win over the Eagles.

Impact Phillips began the week nursing a hip injury, but he avoided an injury designation and managed to play 49 of 57 defensive snaps. He recovered a fumble midway through the fourth quarter, ending any limited hopes of a comeback for the Eagles. Phillips has been busy in coverage to begin the year, logging eight passes defensed and two interceptions across six games.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recovers fumble to clinch win Phillips recorded three tackles (two solo) and recovered a fumble in Thursday's 34-17 win over the Eagles.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Playing in Week 6 Phillips (hip) has no injury designation ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Eagles.

Impact Despite practicing in a limited fashion throughout the week, Phillips has moved past his hip injury in time to face the Eagles on Thursday. The Kentucky product has appeared in all five of the Giants' games this season, recording 25 total tackles and eight passes defended, including two interceptions. Now cleared to play, he's expected to serve as the team's top slot corner in the Week 6 divisional matchup.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off their first loss this season, the Eagles visit the Giants in prime time

The reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles are set to face the New York Giants on Thursday night

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Limited to open week Phillips (hip) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's estimated injury report.

Impact Phillips recorded three solo tackles, while playing 40 defensive snaps in Sunday's 26-14 loss to the Saints, and he may have left the contest a little worse for wear. The cornerback will have two more chances to log a full practice before Thursday's matchup with the Eagles at home.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Turnover trouble keeps plaguing the Giants, who next host the Eagles on Thursday night

While Jaxson Dart took responsibility for the New York Giants’ loss at New Orleans that dropped them to 1-4, the turnover trouble went beyond him, with fellow rookie Cam Skattebo a...

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Spencer Rattler and Kellen Moore Get First Wins as Saints Beat Giants

Spencer Rattler got the first win of his NFL career as the Saints defeated the turnover-prone Giants.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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Coming off their first loss this season, the Eagles visit the Giants in prime time

Turnover trouble keeps plaguing the Giants, who next host the Eagles on Thursday night

Spencer Rattler and Kellen Moore Get First Wins as Saints Beat Giants