Adrian Phillips

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) ... Released by San Diego (9/1/14) ... Signed by San Diego to the practice squad (8/31/14) ... Released by San Diego from the practice squad (9/23/14) ... Signed by San Diego to the practice squad (9/29/14) ... Released by San Diego from the practice squad (10/1/14) ... Signed by San Diego to the practice squad (10/7/14) ... Signed by San Diego to the 53-man roster from the practice squad (11/1/14) ... Released by San Diego (11/3/14) ... Signed by San Diego to the practice squad (11/5/14) ... Signed by San Diego to the 53-man roster from the practice squad (11/15/14) ... Released by San Diego (11/29/14) ... Signed by San Diego to the practice squad (12/2/14) ... Released by San Diego (9/5/15)... Signed by San Diego to the practice squad (9/7/15)... Signed by San Diego to the 53-man roster from the practice squad (9/19/15) ... Released by San Diego (10/12/15) ... Signed by San Diego to the practice squad (10/14/15) ... Signed by San Diego to the 53-man roster from the practice squad (10/20/15) ... Released by San Diego (12/9/15) ... Signed by San Diego to the practice squad (12/11/15) ... Signed by San Diego to the 53-man roster from the practice squad (12/16/15) ... Re-signed by L.A. Chargers as a restricted free agent (3/22/17) ... Re-signed by L.A. Chargers as unrestricted free agent (3/21/18) ... Re-signed by L.A. Chargers as an unrestricted free agent (3/27/19).

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) ... Released by San Diego (9/1/14) ... Signed by San Diego to the practice squad (8/31/14) ... Released by San Diego from the practice squad (9/23/14) ... Signed by San Diego to the practice squad (9/29/14) ... Released by San Diego from the practice squad (10/1/14) ... Signed by San Diego to the practice squad (10/7/14) ... Signed by San Diego to the 53-man roster from the practice squad (11/1/14) ... Released by San Diego (11/3/14) ... Signed by San Diego to the practice squad (11/5/14) ... Signed by San Diego to the 53-man roster from the practice squad (11/15/14) ... Released by San Diego (11/29/14) ... Signed by San Diego to the practice squad (12/2/14) ... Released by San Diego (9/5/15)... Signed by San Diego to the practice squad (9/7/15)... Signed by San Diego to the 53-man roster from the practice squad (9/19/15) ... Released by San Diego (10/12/15) ... Signed by San Diego to the practice squad (10/14/15) ... Signed by San Diego to the 53-man roster from the practice squad (10/20/15) ... Released by San Diego (12/9/15) ... Signed by San Diego to the practice squad (12/11/15) ... Signed by San Diego to the 53-man roster from the practice squad (12/16/15) ... Re-signed by L.A. Chargers as a restricted free agent (3/22/17) ... Re-signed by L.A. Chargers as unrestricted free agent (3/21/18) ... Re-signed by L.A. Chargers as an unrestricted free agent (3/27/19).

SEASONAL REVIEWS

2021 (17/13, 1/0)

• Started in the season-opener vs. Miami (9/12) and created pressure on Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa that led to a major fourth quarter interception by DB Jonathan Jones.
• Had a diving interception off of QB Zach Wilson in the first quarter at N.Y. Jets (9/19).
• Recorded five combined tackles as a starting safety vs. New Orleans (9/26).
• Played significant snaps on defense and special teams as a starting safety vs. Tampa Bay (10/3).
• Tallied seven combined defensive tackles to go with one special teams tackle in a road victory at Houston (10/10).
• Recorded five tackles vs. Dallas (10/17) and including one on special teams.
• Accounted for six tackles on defense vs. N.Y. Jets (10/24). Played limited special teams snaps as well.
• Had his first career two-interception game at L.A. Chargers (10/31). Picked off a fourth quarter pass from Chargers QB Justin Herbert and returned it 26 yards for his first career returned for a touchdown since DB Devin McCourty returned a pick 43 yards for a touchdown at Seattle on Sept. 20, 2020. Phillips also had an interception in the second quarter of the game, putting him at a career-high three picks on the season.
• Forced a fumble at Carolina (11/7) and posted a team-high six total tackles as a starter.
• Recorded two tackles and one pass defensed vs. Cleveland (11/14).
• Picked off QB Felipe Franks late in the fourth quarter at Atlanta (11/18). Combined for five tackles on the day with one pass defensed.
• Combined for seven tackles in the win vs. Tennessee (11/28).
• Recorded five solo tackles and two passes defensed at Buffalo (12/6), with the second one coming on a pivotal third down late in the fourth quarter to set up the fourth down play that was defensed by Myles Bryant to secure the victory.
• Led team with seven tackles and one tackle for loss at Indianapolis (12/18).
• Combined for five total tackles and one pass defensed vs. Buffalo (12/26). It was the 30th pass defensed of his career.
• Recorded five combined tackles vs. Jacksonville (1/2).
• Combined for 10 tackles, including a special teams tackle and pass defensed at Miami (1/9).
• Tallied six tackles in the Wild Card Round loss at Buffalo (1/15).

2020 (16/16)

• Started all 16 games at safety and led the team with a career-high 107 tackles. Also posted one sack, two interceptions, a career-high four passes defended and two special teams tackles.
• 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 the 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.