Giants FS Kenny Phillips (knee) appears to be on track to play in Week 12, but coach Tom Coughlin has been noncommittal on how he plans to use his safeties. Stevie Brown has played well with Phillips sidelined for the last six games, so there's been speculation that the Giants could deploy a big nickel with three safeties on the field. "Well, there's a possibility of [using three safeties] always, but until we know exactly how this is going to come about, you've got to protect yourself," said Coughlin. IDP owners who've relied on Brown need proceed with caution until we get more clarity on the Giants secondary.

Giants SS Kenny Phillips (knee) still doesn't "feel 100 percent" but thinks he's "good enough to play" against the Packers in Week 12. Phillips was officially limited in practice on Wednesday, but he insists it was full participation. He hasn't played since Week 4, and Stevie Brown has been getting the starts at strong safety. Phillips says the Giants have been leaving the decision whether to play or not "in my hands." It's no guarantee that Phillips will be a starter upon his return.

Giants SS Kenny Phillips (knee) will not play in Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Giants SS Kenny Phillips (knee) is not expected to play on Sunday against the Steelers. On Friday, it was reported that Phillips was going to return for the Week 9 game, but that doesn't appear to be the case. He returned to full practice on Wednesday but was limited later in the week, so with the reigning NFC Defensive Player of the Week in Stevie Brown playing well, there's no need to rush Phillips back.

Giants SS Kenny Phillips (knee) will return to game action versus the Steelers in Week 9. He's not a lock to regain his starting job, however. Reigning NFC Defensive Player of the Week Stevie Brown leads the NFL with seven turnovers, excelling as a playmaker over the past month. Giants DC Perry Fewell suggested a new "three-safety package" going forward to take advantage of his new-found depth.

Giants FS Kenny Phillips (knee) and DT Rocky Bernard (quadriceps) have been ruled out for Week 8. Neither player made the trip to Dallas. The Giants will again turn to Stevie Brown to play in place of Phillips. Brown has 13 total tackles and two interceptions in three games as a starter. Chris Canty will get the start along side Linval Joseph at DT.

Giants SS Kenny Phillips (knee) has been ruled out for Week 7. Missing Phillips and oft-used nickel 'backer Jacquian Williams, the Giants will be minus two of their rangiest defenders against the Redskins. It could bite them a bit against a fast-clicking Redskins offense led by Robert Griffin III.

Giants SS Kenny Phillips (knee) will not play in Sunday's game against the Browns.

Giants SS Kenny Phillips has been diagnosed with a sprained right MCL, and is week-to-week. RT David Diehl has missed the Giants' past two games with a similar injury, and Phillips can be all but ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns. Nickel CB Will Hill kicked over to strong safety in Phillips' absence on Sunday, but fresh off suspension, Tyler Sash could step in vs. Cleveland.

Giants SS Kenny Phillips was forced from Sunday's game against the Eagles with a sprained right knee, and is doubtful to return. Phillips' knee buckled as he tried to make a play on a juking LeSean McCoy. It looked gruesome, but Phillips did walk off the field under his own power. The "doubtful" designation bodes poorly, however. Nickel CB Will Hill has been shifted to strong safety.