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Phillips agreed to terms Tuesday on a two-year contract extension worth up to $19 million with the Vikings, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. Phillips, who logged five tackles (one solo) and 1.0 sacks during Minnesota's win over the Giants in Week 1, will remain an anchor of the team's defensive front for the foreseeable future. The veteran is coming off a career-best 2023 campaign in which he tallied 92 tackles (44 solo) and 3.0 sacks across 17 regular-season games.
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Phillips recorded five tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Minnesota's 28-6 win over the Giants on Sunday. Phillips was one of the four players on the Vikings to record a sack in what was a dominant outing for the defense as whole. The 2018 third-round pick will look to produce once again when the team takes on the 49ers next week.
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Phillips tallied 92 tackles (44 solo), 3.0 sacks and two passes defended during his 2023 season. Phillips continued to shine in his second season in Minnesota, expanding on his increased role upon his arrival from Buffalo in 2022. His 92 total tackles were a career high, by a significant margin, besting his 59 from 2022. His 3.0 sacks also outdid his previous high of 1.5 from last season. The 27-year-old is under contract for one more year and should return to his role as the team's primary nose tackle in the next campaign.
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Phillips (back) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions. The veteran nose tackle could be trending in the right direction to play Sunday, as he's gone from two DNPs to open Minnesota's week of practice to a limited session Friday. If Phillips is unable to suit up in Week 16, Khyiris Tonga would likely see increased snaps on the Vikings' defensive line.
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Phillips (back) was estimated as a non-participant for Wednesday's walk-through practice due to a back injury. Phillips is nursing the back injury after playing 53 snaps and recording two tackles in the Vikings' 27-24 overtime loss to the Bengals in Week 15. If he's able to upgrade to full participation in practice by Friday, he should head into Sunday's game against the Lions without a designation.
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