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 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.
Phillips (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Patricia Traina of SI.com reports.
Phillips has been sidelined for each of the 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
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Giants head coach Brian Daboll said Friday that 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
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Phillips (shoulder) didn't practice Wednesday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
Phillips was sidelined for the 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: Pops up on Friday's injury report
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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 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
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Phillips (calf) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bengals, Dan Salomone of the 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.
Phillips (calf) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Dan Salomone of the 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
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Phillips (calf) is active Sunday against the Seahawks. Dan Salomone of the 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: Makes progress
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Phillips (calf) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Phillips sat out the team's Week 4 loss to the Cowboys as well as Wednesday's practice. His return to the field Thursday is good news for his potential availability Sunday against the Seahawks. However, his status in Friday's practice will likely shed more light on his chances of playing.
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Giants' Andru Phillips: Exits game with calf injury
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Phillips left Sunday's game against the Browns due to a calf injury and is questionable to return, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Phillips sustained the injury in the first quarter of Sunday's game. While he's sidelined, Isaiah Simmons or Adoree' Jackson are candidates to see increased work out of the nickel corner.
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Giants' Andru Phillips: Tallies 12 tackles Sunday
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Phillips recorded 12 tackles (seven solo), including a sack, in Sunday's Week 2 loss to Washington.
Phillips finished second on New York with his big tackle total. The rookie also recorded his first career sack, getting to Jayden Daniels for a five-yard loss in the first quarter. Phillips did get checked for a concussion in the fourth quarter but was subsequently cleared and returned to the contest. He's impressed through two NFL games and appears set to be a big part of the Giants' secondary this season.
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Giants' Andru Phillips: Back at practice
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Phillips (ankle) is practicing Tuesday, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
Phillips injured his ankle during 11-on-11 drills last Sunday, leaving the rookie sidelined for more than a week. Currently slated to be the team's slot corner, the Kentucky product's return to competition, should help him maintain that spot, if not potentially unseat Deonte Banks or Cor'Dale Flott (quadriceps) for a starting job on the outside.
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Giants' Andru Phillips: New York selects in third round
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The Giants selected Phillips in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 70th overall.
Phillips (5-foot-11, 190 pounds) is a bit smallish for a corner and lacks the conventional reach for press coverage (31 and 1/4-inch arms), but the Kentucky standout is a very springy athlete with some of the best jumps over many classes (42-inch vertical, 135-inch broad jump). Phillips projects as the Giants' third corner behind Deonte Banks and Cor'Dale Flott.
