SCOTTIE PHILLIPS NEWS

Clears waivers Phillips (ankle) was reverted to IR after clearing waivers Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Impact Phillips suited up three times for the Texans last season, getting six carries for 13 yards and securing two of three targets for nine yards. His season was cut short due to an ankle injury in Week 9 against Miami that sent him to IR, and he never returned. The 24-year-old will be forced to miss the 2022 season, but he'll look to return strong in 2023 and earn an NFL roster spot.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Texans Cut RB Scottie Phillips: No Fair Opportunity? After a short two-year stint, The Houston Texans cut running back Scottie Phillips on Monday.

MAY 3, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Let go by Houston Phillips (ankle) was waived with an injury designation by the Texans on Monday.

Impact Phillips will search for a new landing spot after spending the last two seasons in Houston. He appeared in 11 total contests, rushing eight times for 22 yards and catching three passes for 16 yards.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scottie Phillips action, hurry up, 2022 Draft ' Dear Drew Drew Dougherty of Texans TV answered fan questions about RB Scottie Phillips, up-tempo offense, the 2022 NFL Draft and more.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Won't return in Week 15 Phillips (ankle) won't be activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against Jacksonville, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact Although Phillips will be forced to miss a fifth consecutive game due to his ankle injury, coach David Culley remains optimistic that the running back will be able to return prior to the end of the regular season. The 24-year-old logged six carries for 13 yards while securing two of three targets for nine yards across his first three appearances of the year.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not eligible to play until Week 14 Phillips (ankle) won't return from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Jets, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Since Phillips was placed on injured reserve Nov. 9, he won't even be eligible to practice until at least Nov. 30, making the Texans' Week 14 game against the Seahawks his earliest possible return date. Once healthy, Phillips will find himself in a less-crowded backfield after the Texans waived Phillip Lindsay on Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

May not be done for season Phillips (ankle) has a chance to retake the field this season, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact Phillips is reportedly dealing with a high-ankle sprain. The Texans officially listed the running back with a leg injury when placing him on IR on Tuesday. Across three appearances with the Texans this season, Phillips has handled just six carries and drawn three targets.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR The Texans placed Phillips (leg) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Phillips had seen his role out of the Houston backfield increase over the past two weeks following the trade of Mark Ingram to the Saints. After he was active just once over the first seven weeks of the season, Phillips logged 19 snaps on offense between Weeks 8 and 9 and carried six times for 13 yards. He picked up the leg injury in Sunday's loss to the Dolphins, and the Texans determined it was serious enough to keep him sidelined for at least their next three games. Phillips won't be eligible to return to the 53-man roster until the Texans' Week 14 matchup with the Seahawks on Dec. 12.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Done for day Phillips (leg) will not return to Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins.

Impact Phillips logged one carry for two yards prior to exiting Sunday's game. His absence shouldn't have a major impact on the distribution of touches in the Texans' backfield.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable due to leg injury Phillips (leg) is questionable to return for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Impact It remains to be seen if Phillips is able to return to action, though his availability won't have a significant fantasy impact since he plays a depth role in the Texans' backfield. David Johnson, Rex Burkhead and Phillip Lindsay should remain the top backfield options for Houston.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Activated for Week 8 Phillips had five carries for 11 yards and caught two of three targets for nine yards in Sunday's 38-22 loss to the Rams.

Impact Those keeping track of Houston's backfield following the trade of Mark Ingram should count Phillips (15 snaps) as a winner. His eight touches/targets tied Rex Burkhead atop the four-man backfield. David Johnson (11 snaps) and Phillip Lindsay (eight) combined for six touches. As Tuesday's trade deadline nears, there could be further shakeup.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could dress after Ingram trade Phillips could fill a roster vacancy after the Texans traded Mark Ingram to the Saints on Wednesday, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The immediate impact of the trade centers on increased roles for David Johnson and Phillip Lindsay, two backs that have been active every game this season, but Phillips is also likely to be part of the active lineup going forward. He has been active for one game this season and recorded just two carries for nine yards in 2020 as a rookie, but Phillips becomes a person of interest. He led Houston in rushing during the preseason, and the team, at 1-6, is in full-on evaluation mode. Rex Burkhead (hip) is also in the mix for more work due to Ingram's departure.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 19, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Records full practice Wednesday Phillips (illness) was a full participant in practice Wednesday.

Impact Phillips was inactive in Week 4's loss to the Bills as he was dealing with a non-COVID illness. The running back still sits behind four veteran backs on Houston's roster. Expect Phillips to continue to fill a depth role for the Texans' running back room.

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined by illness Phillips (illness) won't play in Sunday's game against Buffalo.

Impact Phillips is dealing with a non-COVID illness, which kept him out of practice all week. With a quartet of veterans above him in Houston's backfield depth chart, Phillips' absence is unlikely to have much of an impact on Houston's game plan against the heavily favored Bills.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On 53-man roster Phillips is one of five running backs to make Houston's 53-man roster out of camp, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Phillips led the Texans in rushing during the preseason, primarily facing reserve defensive units, but the team's decision-makers were impressed with his powerful running style. He averaged 4.28 yards after contact during the preseason, per Pro Football Focus. "That guy earned a spot on this roster," Houston head coach David Culley said. Phillips, who started on the practice squad last season and played sparingly in eight games, may not get many touches to start the season, but his story recalls that of the franchise's all-time leading rusher, Arian Foster -- both were undrafted free agents that started on the team's practice squad.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Texans RB Scottie Phillips says his fiancée found out he made the team before he did RB Scottie Phillips says that his fiancée was the first to find out that he made the Houston Texans’ 53-man roster.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Paces backs in preseason loss Phillips rushed eight times for a team-high 73 yards in Saturday's 23-16 loss to the Buccaneers in preseason Week 3.

Impact Phillips finished the preseason as Houston's leading rusher, but it's probably not enough to unseat one of the four veteran backs ahead of him on the depth chart. Of the four, Rex Burkhead's spot is least secure, but the Texans might keep him and look to trade the 31-year-old to a team that needs a veteran back.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Replaced as returner Phillips played 16 snaps on special teams in Houston's season-ending loss to the Titans on Sunday.

Impact Phillips had been used as a fill-in kickoff returner in Week 15 but was replaced in subsequent weeks by Dontrell Hilliard. Phillips, who signed as an undrafted free agent prior to the season, was on the practice squad the first nine games before injuries led to a promotion to the active roster for the final seven. He's under contract through 2022 and could compete for a depth spot in what is expected to be a revamped backfield in 2021.

JANUARY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Added to return game Phillips had two carries for nine yards, caught his lone target for seven yards and returned five kickoffs for 96 yards in Sunday's 27-20 loss to Indianapolis.

Impact Phillips took on a larger role Week 15 as both Duke Johnson (neck) and C.J. Prosise (ankle) were inactive. The injuries elevated Phillips to third on the running back depth chart behind David Johnson and Buddy Howell. He also became the primary kick returner, a job that most recently was held by Prosise. This was fourth straight game he's been promoted from the practice squad to the active roster, and the touches were his first of the season.

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Small role in win Phillips played four offensive snaps and did not get a touch in Thursday's 41-25 win over the Lions.

Impact Phillips was added to the active roster, giving the Texans another skill player with wide receivers Randall Cobb (toe, IR) and Kenny Stills (quadriceps) unavailable. He was primarily used on special teams. With running back David Johnson (concussion) eligible to return Week 13 against Indianapolis, Phillips' spot on the roster hinges on the status of Johnson and the wideouts.

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to active roster Phillips was signed to Houston's active roster from the practice squad Wednesday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Phillips was elevated as an extra player from the practice squad for Sunday's win over the Patriots, and he exclusively played special teams. The 23-year-old should play a similar role now that he's receiving a longer look on the active roster.

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from practice squad Phillips was promoted to Houston's active roster from the practice squad Saturday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The 23-year-old played 12 snaps on special teams in the season opener and has the chance to see the field again Sunday. Even with David Johnson (concussion) on injured reserve, Phillips is unlikely to be a factor offensively for the Texans.

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ascends to active roster The Texans promoted Phillips from their practice squad Thursday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The undrafted rookie out of Mississippi was among Houston's final roster cuts over the weekend, but it didn't take long for him to earn a callup from the practice squad. For the time being, he'll slot in as the fourth man on the depth chart at running back behind David Johnson, Duke Johnson and Buddy Howell. None of the three are listed on Houston's injury report ahead of Thursday's season opener at Kansas City, so Phillips could find himself among the Texans' seven inactive players for the contest.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE