Adrian Phillips

Phillips, 28, is a veteran of six NFL seasons with the Chargers (2014-19) after joining the team as a rookie free agent out of Texas on June 16, 2014. The 5-foot-11, 210-pounder, has played in 64 regular-season games with 24 starts and totaled 220 tackles, five interceptions for 74 yards, 18 passes defensed, two forced fumbles and 28 special teams tackles. He has also played in two postseason contests, finishing with 12 tackles, one interception, one forced fumble and three passes defensed.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS

Adrian Phillips was signed by the New England Patriots as an unrestricted free agent from the L.A. Chargers on March 21, 2020 .... Originally signed by San Diego as a rookie free agent (6/16/14)

SEASONAL REVIEWS

2020 (16/16)

• Started at safety in his first game as a Patriot in the season opening win vs. Miami (9/13). and led the team with nine tackles. Also intercepted a pass late in tthe second quarter to halt a Dolphins drive before halftime.
• Started at safety at Seattle (9/20) and registered six total tackles, including three solo stops.
• Started at safety in a Week 3 win vs. Las Vegas (9/27)., made 7 tackles (4 solo, 3 ast.) and pitched in a one special special teams.
• Started at safety and combined for two tackles in a Week 4 loss at Kansas City (10/5). Helped keep Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs out of the end zone in the fist half for the third time in three years.
• Combined to make 10 tackles as a starting defensive back in a Week 6 loss vs. Denver (10/18). Made a double digit tackles for the third time in his career, first as a Patriot.
• Started at safety in a Week 7 loss vs. San Francisco (10/28). Made seven total tackles, including six solo stops.
• Started a defensive back and totaled four tackles in a Week 8 loss at Buffalo (11/1). Added a special teams tackle.
• Started at safety in a Week 9 win at the Jets (11/9). Made seven solo tackles and added another assisted stop.
• Started at safety and was key in holding Baltimore QB Lamar Jackson in check in part of a Week 10 (11/15). Made five total tackles.
• Was a starting safety in a Week 11 loss at Houston (11/22). Compiled seven total tackles, including one for a loss. Broke up a short pass to Keke Coutee on a third down, forcing Houston to Punt. Nick Folk kicked a 45 yard field goal on the ensuing drive.
• Picked off Arizona QB Kyler Murray after Adam Butler deflected a pass in the third quarter as part of a Week 12 win over the Cardinals (11/29). The pick put the ball at the Arizona 32 yard line, where the Patriots started a six play 2:51 drive that culminated in a one yard James White TD run. Racked up 5 total tackles.
• Started at safety and made a team high 12 tackles against his former team, the LA Chargers (12/6) in a Week 13 win. Also defended one pass in the third quarter.
• Compiled a team high ten tackles, eight of which were solos in a Week 14 loss as the Rams (12/10). Made on tackle that went for a one yard loss on a 3rd and 8 to force the Rams to punt late in the fourth quarter.
• Dropped Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa for a 9 yard loss in the second quarter, his first career NFL sack in a Week 15 loss at Miami (12/20). Totaled 7 tackles.
• Racked up 7 total tackles in a Week 16 loss vs. Buffalo (12/28).
• Started but left early due to injury in a week 17 win vs. the Jets (1/3). Made one tackle before leaving.

2019 (7/5 – L.A. CHARGERS)

• Played in seven games with five starts and recorded 32 tackles on defense and four tackles on special teams.
• Was limited to seven games due to injury. Was placed on injured reserve on Sept. 17 and activated for return on Nov. 30.

2018 (16/7, 2/2 – L.A. CHARGERS)

• Appeared in all 16 regular-season games with seven starts and recorded 77 tackles on defense, one forced fumble, one interception, nine passes defensed and 16 special teams tackles.
• Started in both postseason games and finished with 12 tackles.
• Was selected to his first Pro Bowl and to the Associated Press All-Pro First Team as a special teamer. Was also recognized by the Pro Football Writers of America as All-NFL and All-AFC as a special teamer.
• Recorded two tackles and an interception at Buffalo (9/16).
• Tied a single-game career high with 12 tackles at Denver (12/30). Also forced a fumble and defensed one pass.
• Became the first player since Atlanta CB Robert Alford in Super Bowl LI to have an interception and a fumble recovery in the same postseason game in the AFC Wild Card win at Baltimore (1/6). Also recorded six tackles.

2017 (15/4 – L.A. CHARGERS)

• Played in 15 games with four starts and totaled 59 tackles, one forced fumble, two interceptions, five passes defensed and three special teams tackles.
• Was inactive for the season finale vs. Oakland (12/31).
• Posted a single-game career-high 12 tackles and one pass defensed at New England (10/29).

2016 (14/6 – SAN DIEGO)

• Appeared in 14 games with six starts tallied 35 tackles, one interception, three passes defensed and three special teams tackles.
• Was inactive for the first two games of the season.
• Made three tackles and an interception he returned 22 yards vs. New Orleans (10/2).

2015 (9/2 – SAN DIEGO)

• Appeared in nine games with two starts with multiple stints on the 53-man roster and practice squad over the course of the season. Posted 16 tackles, one interception, one pass defensed and two special teams tackles.
• Made the first start of his NFL career vs. Oakland (10/25) and made three tackles.
• Registered the first interception of his career at Denver (1/3) and returned it 39 yards to set up a field goal. Also made three tackles.

2014 (3/0 – SAN DIEGO)

• Began the season on the Chargers practice squad and was added to the 53-man roster on Nov. 1. Appeared in three games as a reserve and made one tackle before finishing the year on the practice squad.
• Made his NFL debut at Miami (11/2) and assisted on the first tackle of his career.

COLLEGE

• Played 50 games with 28 starts at Texas finishing with 206 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, a sack, six interceptions and 11 passes defensed.
• Named team captain as a senior in 2013 and honorable mention for All-Big 12 as a senior in 2013.
• Co-winner of the Dr. Nasser Al-Rashid Strength and Conditioning Award.

PERSONAL

• Married wife Camille in 2017, who is in her residency to be a pediatrician.
• Earned District 10-5A Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year honors at Garland High School (Texas).
• Named an All-State, All-Area two-time first-team All-District selection.
• Also lettered in track and field, competed in the 400 meters and shot put.
• Enjoys music and plays both drums and piano.
• Majored in communications at Texas.