DRU PHILLIPS NEWS

Flashes talent in rookie campaign Phillips finished the 2024 regular season with 71 tackles (46 solo), including 1.0 sacks, along with an interception and two forced fumbles over 14 games (six starts).

Impact After being selected by New York in the third round of April's NFL Draft, Phillips opened eyes as a rookie, finishing fifth on the team in tackles. His biggest performance came in Week 2, when he logged a career-high 12 stops, including his first pro sack. Phillips missed a game early in the campaign due to a calf issue and two later in the season because of a calf injury, but he was overall a consistent contributor from the slot, finishing with at least four tackles in each of his final six games. Phillips showed enough as a rookie to remain a key part of the Giants' defense next season.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

The Players Lounge: Victor Cruz & Dru Phillips In the fourth episode of "The Players Lounge," Victor Cruz sits down with cornerback Dru Phillips to discuss his rookie year with the Giants...

JANUARY 3 • GIANTS.COM

Rookie Dru Phillips notches first career interception | Giants vs. Colts Highlights Cornerback Dru Phillips collects his first career interception off of Colts quarterback Joe Flacco.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • GIANTS.COM

Good to go for Week 16 Phillips (shoulder) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Falcons and is expected to play, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact The Giants' slot cornerback, Phillips will return from a two-game absence in time for a Week 16 date with Drake London, Kyle Pitts and Ray-Ray McCloud on the inside for the Falcons. Across 11 appearances this season, Phillips has recorded 55 tackles (34 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and a pair of forced fumbles.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs limited session Wednesday Phillips (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Patricia Traina of SI.com reports.

Impact Phillips has been sidelined for each of the Giants' last two games due to a shoulder injury, so Wednesday's limited session could be an indication that he's nearing a return to the field. The rookie third-round pick from Kentucky has solidified himself as the Giants' top slot corner, recording 55 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and two forced fumbles over 11 appearances this season. However, if he's unable to return for the Week 16 matchup in Atlanta, expect Isaiah Simmons to serve as the Giants' starting slot cornerback.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs limited session Wednesday Phillips (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Patricia Traina of SI.com reports.

Impact Phillips has been sidelined for each of the Giants' last two games due to a shoulder injury, so Wednesday's limited session could be an indication that he's nearing a return to the field. The rookie third-round pick from Kentucky has solidified himself as the Giants' top slot corner, recording 55 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and two forced fumbles over 11 appearances this season. However, if he's unable to return for the Week 16 matchup in Atlanta, expect Isaiah Simmons to serve as the Giants' starting slot cornerback.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Week 15 Giants head coach Brian Daboll said Friday that Phillips (shoulder) will not suit up Sunday versus Baltimore, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Phillips will miss a second straight contest due to his lingering shoulder injury. The rookie third-round pick had solidified himself as a starter on defense for New York, having strung together seven consecutive contests playing 66 percent or more of defensive snaps. His next opportunity to take the field will come Week 16 against Atlanta.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs DNP on Wednesday Phillips (shoulder) didn't practice Wednesday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Phillips was sidelined for the Giants' Week 14 loss to the Saints after sustaining a shoulder injury late in the week, and Wednesday's DNP suggests he's still nursing the issue. The rookie corner from Kentucky could be in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive game in a Week 15 matchup against the Ravens if he can't practice in a limited fashion Thursday or Friday.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Week 14 contest Phillips (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's battle against the Saints, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact It was an ominous sign when Phillips was added to New York's injury report Friday, and a shoulder issue will keep him out of action Sunday for the second time this season. The rookie cornerback had been working in a starting role, logging at least two-thirds of the team's defensive snaps in seven consecutive contests. Isaiah Simmons could see an uptick in defensive snaps Sunday in Phillips' stead.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pops up on Friday's injury report Phillips did not practice Friday due to a shoulder injury, and he is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints.

Impact Phillips wasn't on the Giants' practice report Wednesday or Thursday, so it appears his shoulder injury is new. He was unable to practice Friday, and it's unclear if the injury is severe enough for him to be sidelined for Sunday's contest. Isaiah Simmons could serve as the Giants' slot corner Sunday if Phillips is unable to play.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dru Phillips forces fumble, D.J. Davidson recovers | Giants vs. Panthers Highlights Cornerback Dru Phillips forces a fumble that defensive lineman D.J. Davidson recovers in the fourth quarter.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • GIANTS.COM

Dru Phillips registers second TFL of game | Giants vs. Eagles Highlights Cornerback Dru Phillips makes a tackle for loss on a screen to Eagles wide receiver Devonta Smith.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • GIANTS.COM

Dru Phillips tackles Saquon Barkley for 3-yard loss | Giants vs. Eagles Highlights Cornerback Dru Phillips tackles Eagles running back Saquon Barkley behind the line of scrimmage for a loss of three.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • GIANTS.COM

Train Like a Giant: Dru Phillips's Workout Routine 💪 Cornerback Dru Phillips gives us an inside look at his fitness routine.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • GIANTS.COM

Playing in Week 6 Phillips (calf) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bengals, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact The rookie cornerback out of Kentucky recorded a week of limited practice sessions and will continue playing through is calf in Week 6. Phillips has accumulated 21 total tackles, including 1.0 sack, and forced one fumble across the Giants' first five games this season. He's expected to start as New York's top slot corner in Sunday's contest.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Phillips was able to play through his calf issue during the Giants' Week 5 win over the Seahawks, so it appears the team is just being cautious with his health. Expect the 22-year-old cornerback to play in the Giants' Week 6 matchup against the Bengals unless he downgrades to non-participation either Thursday or Friday.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Phillips (calf) is active Sunday against the Seahawks. Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Phillips missed the Giants' Week 4 loss to the Cowboys, but he'll be back in action for Week 5. The Kentucky product's return will be a boost to Big Blue's secondary in Seattle.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Phillips (calf) is active Sunday against the Seahawks. Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Phillips missed the Giants' Week 4 loss to the Cowboys, but he'll be back in action for Week 5. The Kentucky product's return will be a boost to Big Blue's secondary in Seattle.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Listed questionable for Sunday Phillips (calf) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Phillips and Adoree' Jackson both missed Week 4 with their calf issues, and both are questionable for Week 5 after getting in limited practices Thursday. If neither can go, the Giants will again roll with Deonte Banks, Cor'Dale Flott and Nick McCloud at cornerback in Seattle.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes progress Phillips (calf) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Phillips sat out the team's Week 4 loss to the Cowboys as well as Wednesday's practice. His return to the field Thursday is good news for his potential availability Sunday against the Seahawks. However, his status in Friday's practice will likely shed more light on his likeliness of doing so.

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Wednesday Giants head coach Brian Daboll said Phillips (calf) will not practice Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Phillips continues to work his way back from a calf injury that sidelined him for New York's loss to the Cowboys in Week 4. The rookie third-round pick will have two more chances to increase his activity level at practice ahead of Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 4 Phillips (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday night's matchup with the Cowboys, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact The rookie cornerback out of Kentucky was held out of practice all week due to a calf injury sustained during the Giants' Week 3 win over the Browns, so it's no surprise that he won't suit up Thursday night. With Phillips missing Week 4's matchup against the Cowboys, expect Isaiah Simmons to see increased work with the Giants' first-team defense.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs another DNP Phillips (calf) will not practice Tuesday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Phillps suffered the injury during Sunday's win against the Browns and may be leaning toward doubtful for Thursday's divisional matchup with the Cowboys. A decision there could come as soon as Wednesday, but he may ultimately end up a game-time decision, and word of his status won't come until the Giants release their inactive list 90 minutes before kickoff. If he doesn't play, Isaiah Simmons will likely handle slot corner duties against Dallas.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Estimated as DNP Phillips (calf) was listed as a non-participant in Monday's practice estimation, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Phillips sustained a calf injury during the first quarter of Sunday's win over the Browns, and following Monday's practice estimation, it appears he could be in jeopardy of missing some time. The rookie will likely need to log at least limited work Tuesday or Wednesday in order to suit up for the Giants' Week 4 matchup with the Cowboys on Thursday night.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game with calf injury Phillips left Sunday's game against the Browns due to a calf injury and is questionable to return, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Phillips sustained the injury in the first quarter of Sunday's game. While he's sidelined, Isaiah Simmons or Adoree' Jackson are candidates to see increased work out of the nickel corner.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE