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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.

3 DAYS AGO • 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

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

Saints QB Spencer Rattler and coach Kellen Moore get 1st win over mistake-prone Giants, 26-14

Spencer Rattler passed for an 87-yard touchdown to Rashid Shaheed, safety Jordan Howden returned a fumble 86 yards for a score, and New Orleans defeated the turnover-prone New York...

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Picks off Herbert in win Phillips recorded two solo tackles and four passes defensed, including an interception, in the Giants' 21-18 win over the Chargers on Sunday.

Impact Phillips came up big for the team in their first win of the season, as his interception of Justin Herbert in the third quarter set up a Giants touchdown. He has now racked up 22 tackles (17 solo) and two interceptions over the first four games of the season.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Picks off Herbert in win Phillips recorded two solo tackles and four passes defensed, including an interception, in the Giants' 21-18 win over the Chargers on Sunday.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dart's impressive debut leads Giants to 1st win over Chargers, but await word on Nabers' injury

Jaxson Dart shined in his NFL starting debut, leading the New York Giants to a 21-18 victory over the previously undefeated Los Angeles Chargers

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Dru Phillips brings INT back 56 yards | Giants vs. Chargers Highlights Cornerback Dru Phillips intercepts Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert and takes it back 56 yards the other way.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • GIANTS.COM

One Giants player that could completely flip Week 4 on its head New York Giants corner Dru Phillips has a massive opportunity in Week 4, and remains the key to slowing the Chargers and supporting rookie Q...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • GMENHQ.COM

Notches two defensed passes Week 3 Phillips finished Sunday's loss to Kansas City with five tackles (four solo) and two defensed passes.

Impact Phillips recorded two defensed passes for the second straight week. He's up to four pass defenses on the campaign, tied for seventh-most in the league. Phillips also has 20 tackles through three weeks.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dru Phillips' pass-interference penalty gives Chiefs 52 yards of field position New York Giants cornerback Andru Phillips' defensive pass interference ends in Kansas City Chiefs 52-yard game before halftime.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • NFL.COM

Los Gigantes Call of the Game | Dru Phillips Interception Listen to the Los Gigantes Call of the Game of the Dru Phillips interception

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • GIANTS.COM

Shines with INT in Week 2 Phillips registered 11 tackles (eight solo) and two pass defenses, including an interception, in Sunday's loss to the Cowboys.

Impact Phillips finished second on New York in stops behind Paulson Adebo (13). Phillips also accounted for the Giants' only pickoff in the contest with he intercepted Dak Prescott on a pass intended for CeeDee Lamb on the second play of the third quarter. The interception was the second of Phillips' career

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

CB Dru Phillips: 'Move forward next week' Cornerback Dru Phillips speaks to the media Sunday after the Giants' loss to the Cowboys.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • GIANTS.COM

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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

Saints QB Spencer Rattler and coach Kellen Moore get 1st win over mistake-prone Giants, 26-14

Dart's impressive debut leads Giants to 1st win over Chargers, but await word on Nabers' injury