Del'Shawn Phillips - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Why Del'Shawn Phillips Was Key Priority for Chargers in Free Agency Phillips set a Chargers single-season record with 24 special teams tackles during the 2025 season

MARCH 11 • CHARGERS.COM

Special-teams ace stays with Bolts The Chargers are re-signing Phillips to a two-year, $7.5 million contract, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Phillips suited up for all 17 of Los Angeles' regular-season games in 2025 as well as the team's wild-card round loss to New England, operating as a depth option at linebacker and a key playmaker on special teams. As Pelissero notes, Phillips led the league in special teams tackles in 2025, earning second-team All-Pro honors. He'll work to continue making plays on special teams over the next two seasons.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to go for wild-card round Phillips (hamstring) is active for Sunday night's wild-card contest against the Patriots.

Impact Phillips will be good to go for the first round of the playoffs after opening the week on the sidelines at practice with a hamstring injury. The 29-year-old has developed into a rather substantial asset on special teams, and he'll look to make a splash play versus New England.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Could play Sunday Phillips (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Patriots, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

Impact The 29-year-old upgraded from a DNP on Wednesday to limited practice Friday, suggesting he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's playoff contest. Phillips is a key special-teamer for the Chargers (352 special-teams snaps), recording 37 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, over 17 appearances this season. If active for the wild-card matchup, he's expected to play a depth role in Los Angeles' linebacker corps while contributing on special teams.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Week 18 Phillips (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Impact Phillips was a late addition to Saturday's injury report due to a hamstring injury, but he has been cleared to play in Sunday's regular-season finale. He's mostly served on special teams this season, but given that the Chargers are locked into a wild-card spot for the AFC playoffs, he may see more defensive snaps in Week 18 if Daiyan Henley operates on a snap count.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Pops up late on injury report Phillips (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Phillips has been healthy all season but must have picked up the injury late in the week during practice. He's primarily played on special teams this season, but the Chargers are projected to rest many of their starters. If Phillips, can suit up, he could be in line for a larger role as a result.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers' Herbert takes on Raiders' defense in Monday night matchup

The Los Angeles Chargers face the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Chargers' Najee Harris returns to practice after July 4 fireworks mishap and could play in opener

Najee Harris has practiced for the first time since his July 4 fireworks injury

AUGUST 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Back at practice Phillips (undisclosed) was activated off the active/PUP list by the Chargers on Monday.

Impact The linebacker was placed on the list in July around the start of training camp. Phillips signed with the Chargers in March after playing 363 special-teams snaps and 25 defensive snaps with the Texans during the 2024 regular season, making 16 total tackles (eight solo). The former Bill, Jet and Raven has been predominantly a special teamer throughout his five-year NFL career.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing to start camp Phillips (undisclosed) was placed on the PUP list Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Phillips joined the Chargers this offseason after spending 2024 in Houston. Assuming he is able to get back on the field, he will serve almost exclusively in a special teams role.

JULY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lands with Chargers Los Angeles signed Phillips to a contract Friday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Impact Phillips inks with the Chargers after having appeared in all 17 regular-season games for Houston in 2024, in which span he played 25 snaps on defense and 363 on special teams. He figures to contribute as a key special-teamer for Los Angeles in 2025.

MARCH 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off PUP list The Texans activated Phillips (shoulder) off the active/PUP list Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Phillips passed his physical and is back at practice for Houston. He projects to reprise a depth role at linebacker while contributing on special teams during the 2024 campaign.

JULY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting camp on PUP The Texans placed Phillips (shoulder) on the active/PUP list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact The 27-year-old played in all 17 regular-season games for Baltimore last season, but he missed both playoff contests with a shoulder injury that is apparently still not 100 percent. Phillips signed a one-year deal with Houston in the offseason and will serve as defensive depth while filling a key role on special teams.

JULY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Texans Sign Ex Ravens Linebacker Del'Shawn Phillips The Houston Texans began Day 2 of free agency with the signing of former Ravens linebacker Del’Shawn Phillip.

MARCH 12, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Will play Sunday Phillips (should) is active Sunday against the Dolphins.

Impact Phillips logged back-to-back DNPs after being a late addition to the team's injury report. However, the Illinois product will still suit up, which should be good news for Baltimore's linebacker corps.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Playing Sunday Phillips (quadriceps) is active for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Impact Phillips is now slated to return to game action this weekend, after he had missed Baltimore's Week 13 matchup versus Denver as a result of a quadriceps issue. He'll likely slot back into his usual role as a special-teams contributor.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Impact Phillips was forced to miss Baltimore's Week 13 loss to Denver due to a quadriceps injury. However, he turned in a pair of limited practices to begin the week and a full session Friday. His status won't become official until shortly before Sunday's kickoff, but he appears to be trending toward a return.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive this weekend Phillips (quadriceps) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Impact Phillips failed to practice all week leading up to Sunday's contest versus Denver due to an apparent quadriceps issue, and he'll now miss his first game of the 2022-23 campaign as a result. His absence shouldn't alter Baltimore's defensive game plan given that the 26-year-old has strictly operated as a special-teams contributor this season.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Wilson with another solid practice in Jets' scrimmage

Zach Wilson took the field at MetLife Stadium for the first time since last season and put together another solid practice

AUGUST 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Jets sign veteran LB Kwon Alexander for depth on defense

Kwon Alexander is reuniting with Robert Saleh and adding a veteran presence to the New York Jets’ linebacker corps

JULY 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Jets place linebackers Sherwood, Cashman on IR

The New York Jets placed linebackers Jamien Sherwood and Blake Cashman on injured reserve

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Jets with lots to fix after embarrassing dud in New England

The New York Jets were fired up coming off their bye-week break eager to get back on the field and put their woes of the first five games behind them

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Productive in blowout loss Phillips totaled seven tackles (four solo), two tackles for loss and a sack in Sunday's 54-13 loss to New England.

Impact Phillips stepped up with fellow linebacker C.J. Mosley sidelined by a hamstring injury. He has occupied a reserve role for most of the the season, but Phillips has proven capable of filling in productively when injuries strike. Phillips' sack was the first of his career.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Gang Green The Jets signed Phillips from their practice squad to their active roster Tuesday, Eric Allen of the Jets' official website reports.

Impact Phillips was a practice-squad promotion the past two games and has registered 12 tackles this season. The 24-year-old linebacker played just two defensive snaps in Week 2 after registering 57 defensive snaps in Week 1. It's unclear what type of role he will play moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice squad Phillips reverted back to the Jets' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction's log.

Impact Phillips played just two defensive snaps in Sunday's loss to the Patriots. However, he did log 21 snaps on special teams. All-in-all he recorded one tackle for loss.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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