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Giants' Dru Phillips: Good to go for Week 16
Andru Phillips (shoulder) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Falcons and is expected to play, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.The New York Giants' slot cornerback, Phillips will return from a two-game absence in time for a Week 16 date with Drake London, Kyle Pitts and Ray-Ray McCloud on the inside for the Falcons. Across 11 appearances this season, Phillips has recorded 55 tackles (34 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and a pair of forced fumbles.
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Giants' Dru Phillips: Logs limited session Wednesday
Andru Phillips (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Patricia Traina of SI.com reports.Phillips has been sidelined for each of the New York Giants' last two games due to a shoulder injury, so Wednesday's limited session could be an indication that he's nearing a return to the field. The rookie third-round pick from Kentucky has solidified himself as the Giants' top slot corner, recording 55 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and two forced fumbles over 11 appearances this season. However, if he's unable to return for the Week 16 matchup in Atlanta, expect Isaiah Simmons to serve as the Giants' starting slot cornerback.
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Giants' Dru Phillips: Sitting out Week 15
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said Friday that Andru Phillips (shoulder) will not suit up Sunday versus Baltimore, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.Phillips will miss a second straight contest due to his lingering shoulder injury. The rookie third-round pick had solidified himself as a starter on defense for New York, having strung together seven consecutive contests playing 66 percent or more of the team's defensive snaps. His next opportunity to take the field will come Week 16 against Atlanta.
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Giants' Dru Phillips: Logs DNP on Wednesday
Andru Phillips (shoulder) didn't practice Wednesday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.Phillips was sidelined for the New York Giants' Week 14 loss to the Saints after sustaining a shoulder injury late in the week, and Wednesday's DNP suggests he's still nursing the issue. The rookie corner from Kentucky could be in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive game in a Week 15 matchup against the Ravens if he can't practice in a limited fashion Thursday or Friday.
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Giants' Dru Phillips: Will miss Week 14 contest
Andru Phillips (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's battle against the Saints, Dan Salomone of the New York Giants' official site reports.It was an ominous sign when Phillips was added to New York's injury report Friday, and a shoulder issue will keep him out of action Sunday for the second time this season. The rookie cornerback had been working in a starting role, logging at least two-thirds of the team's defensive snaps in seven consecutive contests. Isaiah Simmons could see an uptick in defensive snaps Sunday in Phillips' stead.
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Giants' Dru Phillips: Pops up on Friday's injury report
Andru Phillips did not practice Friday due to a shoulder injury, and he is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints.Phillips wasn't on the New York Giants' practice report Wednesday or Thursday, so it appears his shoulder injury is new. He was unable to practice Friday, and it's unclear if the injury is severe enough for him to be sidelined for Sunday's contest. Isaiah Simmons could serve as the Giants' slot corner Sunday if Phillips is unable to play.
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Giants' Dru Phillips: Playing in Week 6
Andru Phillips (calf) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bengals, Dan Salomone of the New York Giants' official site reports.The rookie cornerback out of Kentucky recorded a week of limited practice sessions and will continue playing through a calf issue in Week 6. Phillips has accumulated 21 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and forced one fumble across the Giants' first five games this season. He's expected to start as New York's top slot corner in Sunday's contest.
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Giants' Dru Phillips: Logs limited session Wednesday
Andru Phillips (calf) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Dan Salomone of the New York Giants' official site reports.Phillips was able to play through his calf issue during the Giants' Week 5 win over the Seahawks, so it appears the team is just being cautious with his health. Expect the 22-year-old cornerback to play in the Giants' Week 6 matchup against the Bengals unless he downgrades to non-participation either Thursday or Friday.
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Giants' Dru Phillips: Set to play
Andru Phillips (calf) is active Sunday against the Seahawks. Dan Salomone of the New York Giants' official site reports.Phillips missed the Giants' Week 4 loss to the Cowboys, but he'll be back in action for Week 5. The Kentucky product's return will be a boost to Big Blue's secondary in Seattle.
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Giants' Dru Phillips: Deemed questionable for Sunday
Andru Phillips (calf) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Dan Salomone of the New York Giants' official site reports.Phillips and Adoree' Jackson both missed Week 4 with calf issues, and both are questionable for Week 5 after getting in limited practices Thursday. If neither can go, the Giants will again roll with Deonte Banks, Cor'Dale Flott and Nick McCloud at cornerback in Seattle.