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

2022 (17/8)

• Played in all 17 regular season games with eight starts and registered 63 total tackles (36 solo, 27 assists), three passes defensed and three special teams tackles. 
• Started seven games in the nickel defense and the game at the N.Y. Jets at safety in place of an injured Kyle Dugger. 
• Recorded four total tackles (2 solo, 2 assist) vs. N.Y. Jets (11/20). Was part of the defensive unit that held the Jets to just 103 total yards, the third-fewest yards allowed in Patriots history, only two total yards in the second half, the fewest ever allowed in a half in Patriots history, only six first touchdowns and no touchdowns.

2021 (17/13, 1/0)

• Started in 13 of the 17 games at safety and finished second on the team with 87 total tackles, four interceptions with one returned for a touchdown, nine passes defensed, one forced fumble, one quarterback hit and five special teams tackles.
• Played a key role in helping a defense that finished 4th in the NFL.
• Had a diving interception off of QB Zach Wilson in the first quarter at N.Y. Jets (9/19).
• 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 touchdown. The pick marked the Patriots' first interception 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. He was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance.
• Forced a fumble at Carolina (11/7) and posted a team-high six total tackles as a starter.
• 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.
• 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 14-10 victory.
• 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 defensed and two special teams tackles.
• Started at safety in his first game as a Patriot in the season-opener 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.
• Registered 10 tackles vs. Denver (10/18), logging double-digit tackles for the third time in his career and first as a Patriot. Also made one special teams tackle.
• Picked off Arizona QB Kyler Murray after Adam Butler deflected a pass in the third quarter of the win vs. Arizona (11/29). The ensuing drive led to a Patriots touchdown.
• Led the team and registered a season-high 12 tackles and defensed one pass in the win at L.A. Chargers (12/6).
• Compiled a team-high 10 tackles at L.A. Rams (12/10).
• Tallied seven tackles and his first career sack at Miami (12/20) - a 9-yard loss in the second quarter on Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa.

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.