Clark Phillips III - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Fourth-year cornerback Clark Phillips III excited to join Bears CB Clark Phillips III was thrilled when his agent called to inform him that he was being traded to the Bears, saying he’s eager to get in a...

SEPTEMBER 2 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

D'Andre Swift, Clark Phillips III believe their 'best days are ahead' | Press Conference Running back D'Andre Swift and defensive back Clark Phillips III address the media Wednesday at Halas Hall.

SEPTEMBER 2 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Bears’ Early Season Injury Concerns Test Ben Johnson’s Demanding Culture

Quarterback Caleb Williams' progress and a versatile roster have Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles and coach Ben Johnson optimistic about defendin...

SEPTEMBER 2 • FOX SPORTS

Bears’ Early Season Injury Concerns Test Ben Johnson’s Demanding Culture

Who Is Clark Phillips III and Why Did the Bears Trade For Him? The Chicago Bears turned defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. and his expiring contract into cornerback Clark Phillips III and a 2027 fifth-ro...

AUGUST 31 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Atlanta Falcons add DT Gervon Dexter in a trade with the Chicago Bears

The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to acquire defensive tackle Gervon Dexter in a trade with the Chicago Bears

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

Roster Moves: Chicago Bears agree to acquire fifth-round pick and DB Clark Phillips III in trade with Atlanta The Chicago Bears have agreed to acquire a 2027 fifth-round pick and defensive back Clark Phillips III in a trade with the Atlanta Falcons i...

AUGUST 30 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Trading away Clark Phillips helped the Falcons clear up a major roster dilemma The Atlanta Falcons traded Clark Phillips III to pave the way for another CB to make the Week 1 roster.

AUGUST 30 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Traded to Chicago Phillips (triceps/illness) was traded to the Bears on Sunday, Ian Rapoport of ESPN and NFL Network reports.

Impact Phillips was selected as the No. 113 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. His best season came in 2024-25, when he totaled 35 tackles and had one interception. However, he was limited to one regular-season appearance during the 2025-26 campaign due to injuries. Included in the trade, the Bears will also receive a fifth-round pick, while the Falcons will receive defensive tackle Gervon Dexter.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons Trade with Chicago Bears Shakes Up 53-Man Roster Predictions The Atlanta Falcons have dealt former fourth-round pick Clark Phillips to the Chicago Bears in exchange for help on the defensive line.

AUGUST 30 • SI.COM

Bears trading Gervon Dexter to Falcons for player, NFL draft pick The Chicago Bears and Atlanta Falcons have reportedly pulled off a trade involving defensive tackle Gervon Dexter. The news comes from ESPN'...

AUGUST 30 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Titans cut quarterback Will Levis, Giants keep Odell Beckham Jr. as NFL teams trim their rosters

Quarterback Will Levis was waived by the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, while Odell Beckham Jr. made the New York Giants

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

How Falcons CB Clark Phillips III's Early Mornings Have Paid Off Clark Phillips III is heading into a pivotal fourth year with the Atlanta Falcons. He's working to earn a spot on the 53-man roster and a ne...

AUGUST 28 • SI.COM

Drake London and Clark Phillips III speak to the media post-practice at AT&T Training Camp | Press Conference Atlanta Falcons players Drake London and Clark Phillips III address the media following practice at AT&T Training Camp.

AUGUST 25 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Returns for minicamp Phillips (triceps/illness) was spotted participating in Tuesday's practice, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact The fourth-year corner from Utah missed Atlanta's final 13 games in 2025 due to a triceps issue, but it now appears he's moved past the injury. Phillips was one of the Falcons' top corners in 2024, recording 35 total tackles, five passes defensed, including one interception, and two forced fumbles across 16 regular-season appearances. Now fully healthy, he's expected to compete for a reserve role in the secondary as the offseason progresses.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons' Sydney Brown trade sent an unmistakable message to one rookie standout The Atlanta Falcons traded for Sydney Brown for a reason, and giving Billy Bowman Jr. the Clark Phillips treatment could be part of it.

MARCH 20 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Falcons beat Saints 19-17 to hand division title to Panthers. Atlanta fires coach and GM hours later

Dee Alford’s red-zone interception stopped a potential go-ahead drive by New Orleans, and the Atlanta Falcons beat the Saints 19-17 to give the NFC South title to the Carolina Pant...

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Won't play Week 18 Phillips (triceps/illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

Impact Phillips was unable to practice all week due to a triceps injury and an illness and will officially end the 2025 campaign on injured reserve. He was placed on IR in mid-October and played only in Week 4 against the Commanders, when he logged one solo tackle while playing nine snaps on special teams. Phillips will turn his attention toward being fully healthy for the 2026 season.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Week 17 Phillips (triceps) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Rams, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Phillips won't come off IR in Week 17, making Atlanta's regular-season finale against the Saints in Week 18 his final chance to retake the field during the 2025 campaign. The 2023 fourth-round pick hasn't played since Week 4.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Friday Phillips (triceps) was a limited participant in Friday's practice, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Phillips has been on injured reserve since Oct. 18, and Friday constitutes his first on-field practice since suffering the triceps injury. With cornerback Mike Hughes (ankle) unlikely to suit up for Monday night's game against the Rams, the remainder of the week for Phillips will be key. If the 24-year-old can string practices together, he may be able to be activated off injured reserve and start Monday's game at outside cornerback.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Estimated as limited Phillips (triceps), who remains on IR, is estimated as a limited participant on Thursday's practice report, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Phillips had his 21-day practice window opened Wednesday, so though Atlanta didn't actually host an on-field practice Thursday, it's encouraging to see him estimated as at least a limited participant. In order to be activated in time to play Monday versus the Rams, however, Phillips will likely have to prove himself capable of handling full practice reps Friday and/or Saturday.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Clark Phillips III designated to return from IR The cornerback can practice in Week 17 as the Falcons prepare to host the Rams.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Set to return to practice The Falcons designated Phillips (triceps) for return from IR on Wednesday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.

Impact Phillips has played in just one game this season -- Week 4 against Washington, when he logged nine special-teams snaps and suffered a triceps injury. He was placed on injured reserve Oct. 18 and has been there since. Phillips will now have his 21-day practice window opened and can be activated at any time, but with just two games remaining on Atlanta's schedule, it remains to be seen if he'll get into a game before the regular season is over.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve The Falcons placed Phillips (triceps/illness) on injured reserve Saturday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.

Impact Phillips has been unable to practice for the last two weeks and did not play against the Bills in Week 6 due to a triceps injury. He'll now be required to miss at least the next four games while on injured reserve, and the earliest he can be activated is ahead of the Falcons' Week 11 home clash against the Panthers on Sunday, Nov. 16.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve The Falcons placed Phillips (triceps/illness) on injured reserve Saturday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Missing more time Phillips (triceps) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the 49ers, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Phillips didn't practice all week and is now in line to miss his fifth game this season due to ribs and triceps injuries. Once the third-year pro from Utah returns to full health, he'll likely operate as one of the Falcons' top reserve outside cornerbacks.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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