HARRISON PHILLIPS NEWS

Brian Flores still finds joy running the Vikings defense after being passed over for head coach jobs

Brian Flores is back for a third season as defensive coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings without a hint of bitterness after being passed over for three head coach vacancies around...

JUNE 12

Harrison Phillips Talks Free Agency Additions, Vikings Veteran Leadership, J.J. McCarthy's Growth & How Team Has Evolved Vikings DL Harrison Phillips spoke to the media after OTA Practice No. 4 at the TCO Performance Center on June 2.

JUNE 2 • VIKINGS.COM

Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow retires after 7 seasons, 4 Pro Bowls

Detroit center Frank Ragnow, a four-time Pro Bowl selection who was key to coach Dan Campbell’s Lions revival, has announced his retirement from the NFL after seven seasons

JUNE 2

2024 in Photos: Harrison Phillips View photos of Vikings DL Harrison Phillips during the 2024 season.

MAY 28 • VIKINGS.COM

Vikings eye defensive backs in NFL draft, with potential to find successor for Harrison Smith

Offseason roster arrangement for the Minnesota Vikings over the past few years has included a running theme of whether Harrison Smith will retire or return

APRIL 17

Vikings bring in Javon Hargrave to further bolster defensive front, bring back safety Harrison Smith

The Minnesota Vikings made another major move on their interior defensive redesign by agreeing to terms on a contract with two-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Javon Hargrave

MARCH 12

Vikings focus up front in free agency by reaching deals with DT Jonathan Allen, G Will Fries

The Minnesota Vikings are continuing their aggressive reconstruction of the interior lines in free agency

MARCH 11

Starts all 17 games again in 2024 Phillips finished the 2024 season with 56 tackles (16 solo), including 2.0 sacks, four pass breakups, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across 17 regular-season contests.

Impact Phillips has started all 51 games since signing with the Vikings as a free agent prior to the 2022 season. After setting career highs in playing time (74 percent of the defensive snaps) and tackles (92) in 2023, Phillips' snap rate was dialed back to a more manageable 59 percent this past season. Phillips turns 29 years old Jan. 25 and has two years left on his contract after inking a two-year, $15 million extension back in September.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Locker Room Clean Out Day: DT Harrison Phillips Minnesota Vikings DT Harrison Phillips addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Tuesday, January 14.

JANUARY 14 • VIKINGS.COM

Logs six tackles against Packers Phillips totaled six tackles (one solo) during Minnesota's 27-25 win over Green Bay on Sunday.

Impact Phillips finished Sunday's game as the Vikings' second-leading tackler behind Blake Cashman (11). Phillips is now up to 50 tackles (15 solo), including 2.0 sacks, four pass defenses, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across 16 regular-season games. His defensive snap count has noticeable decreased over the last three games, but the Vikings will need the best out of Phillips for the regular-season finale against the Lions next Sunday in a game that will determine the NFC's No. 1 seed heading into the postseason.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Harrison Phillips on Team's 13 Wins So Far: 'The Belief Is Now Real' vikings.com's Tatum Everett sat down with Vikings DT Harrison Phillips for this week's "Vikings GameDay Live" interview. Watch the full show...

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • VIKINGS.COM

Harrison Phillips Hosts Holiday Shopping Spree at SCHEELS View photos of DL Harrison Phillips and his Harrison's Playmakers foundation hosting over 300 people for a holiday shopping spree at SCHEELS...

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • VIKINGS.COM

Ready for Sunday Phillips (knee) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks.

Impact The 28-year-old opened Minnesota's week of practice with consecutive limited sessions due to a knee injury, but he upgraded to a full workload Friday, suggesting he's moved past the issue in time to play Sunday. With Phillips back at full health, he's expected to serve as one of the Vikings' top interior defensive linemen in Week 16.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited by knee injury Phillips (knee) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Phillips previously dealt with a back issue earlier in the month, so this is a new injury for the veteran defensive tackle. Phillips has started all 14 games this season, logging 41 tackles (14 solo), including 2.0 sacks, five QB hits, four batted passes, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Harrison Phillips Breaks Ice on Winter Warrior Uniforms & Baby Announcement Minnesota Vikings Latest News

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • VIKINGS.COM

Cleared Sunday Phillips (back) is available for Sunday's game versus the Falcons

Impact Phillips was a late addition to the Vikings' injury report Friday following a limited session. It looks like Minnesota was simply exercising caution, as he is set to suitup Sunday at home against Atlanta.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report Friday Phillips (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Impact Phillip was a Friday addition to the injury report, getting in a limited session. Late-weed additions to the injury report are rarely good signs, but the Vikings are giving Phillips a chance to play. Backup NT Taki Taimani (ankle) is already on injured reserve, so Minnesota could get thin up front if Phillips can't go Sunday.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings rule CB Stephon Gilmore out against Falcons with hamstring injury

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Stephon Gilmore has been ruled out of the upcoming game against Atlanta because of a hamstring injury

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Harrison Phillips Distributes Thanksgiving Meals at Minneapolis VA Hospital View photos of Vikings defensive lineman Harrison Phillips and Harrison's Playmakers hosting a Thanksgiving meal distribution event at the M...

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • VIKINGS.COM

Vikings' defense is suddenly vulnerable after losses to savvy, strong-armed QBs

The defense that fueled Minnesota’s 5-0 start with a disruptive pass rush and a swarm of tacklers to stop the run has had a rough week

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Vikings Media Availability: Greenard, H. Smith, Bynum, Metellus and Phillips Minnesota Vikings Jonathan Greenard, Harrison Smith, Camryn Bynum, Josh Metellus and Harrison Phillips addressed the media from the TCO Perf...

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • VIKINGS.COM

Deflects pass for INT in win Phillips had one total tackle and blocked a pass attempt at the line that turned into an interception for Kamu Grugier-Hill in Sunday's win over Houston.

Impact Phillips is disruptive on the defensive line but that doesn't often result in sacks or tackle stats as the team's starting nose tackle.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings' unsung player of the week: Harrison Phillips' generosity doesn't show up on the stat sheet Harrison Phillips, the Vikings nose tackle, helped one teammate get an interception and another get a sack in the team’s rout of the Texans...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Penalties, turnovers leave bad taste for QB Stroud, Texans

After just two snaps, the Houston Texans had a good indication of how Sunday’s game against the Vikings was going to play out

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Harrison Phillips Mic'd Up During Sunday's Win Over The 49ers DT Harrison Phillips was mic'd up during Sunday's win over the 49ers.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • VIKINGS.COM