The Patriots plan to release Phillips on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran safety was headed into the final year of a four-year, $12.75 million deal with New England. With his release, the Patriots will clear $3 million in cap space, leaving behind over $1.18 million in dead-cap hit. Phillips didn't miss a single game in his four years with the team but was demoted to backup duties last season, playing just 12 percent of the Patriots' defensive snaps while mainly focusing on special teams.

Phillips accumulated four tackles (three solo) in Sunday's season opening loss to the Eagles.

EDGE Analysis

Phillips contributed in multiple areas during Sunday's contest. He logged 17 snaps as a defender (28 percent) to go along with 22 on special teams (76 percent). He will continue backing up Kyle Dugger at strong safety when the Patriots welcome the Dolphins to town on Sunday Night Football in Week 2.

Phillips racked up eight tackles (six solo) during the Patriots' 27-24 overtime loss to the Packers on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Phillips played just 74 percent of New England's defensive snaps Sunday, but he racked up a season-high eight tackles in the overtime defeat. After tallying just five tackles (three solo) over the first two weeks of the season, the 30-year-old has 15 tackles (nine solo) over the last two games.

Phillips (ribs) is listed as active for Sunday's matchup against the Steelers.

EDGE Analysis

After sustaining an injury during the first half of the Patriots' Week 1 loss to Miami, Phillips will return to New England's secondary Sunday. The 30-year-old played 27 defensive snaps and recorded three tackles (two solo) in the season opener.

Phillips (ribs) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Chris Mason of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Phillips suffered the injury during the first half of the Patriots' Week 1 loss to the Dolphins, but the team has remained "cautiously optimistic" about his chances of playing in Week 2. If Phillips is unable to play, Jabrill Peppers would likely be a primary beneficiary.

Phillips (ribs) has a chance to play Sunday against the Steelers, Jordan Schultz of TheScore.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Phillips suffered the injury during the first half of the Patriots' Week 1 loss to the Dolphins. However, the team is "cautiously optimistic" about his chances to suit up Sunday. If Phillips is unable to play, Jabrill Peppers will likely see extra opportunities against the Steelers.

Phillips (ribs) was downgraded to out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

EDGE Analysis

Phillips failed to start the second half after suffering an unspecified ribs injury at some point during New England's contest against Miami. The 30-year-old's next chance to suit up will come against the Steelers on Sept. 18.

Phillips (ribs) was ruled questionable to return against Miami on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Phillips appears to have suffered an unspecified ribs injury that left him sidelined to begin the second half Sunday. In his stead, Jabrill Peppers has stepped in at safety for New England, Ben Volin of The Boston Globe reports.

Phillips finished the 2021 regular season with 92 tackles and four interceptions (including one that he returned 26 yards for a TD) in 17 games.

EDGE Analysis

Phillips, who turns 30 on March 28, signed a three-year extension with the Patriots late in the season, which is slated to keep the 5-foot-11, 210-pounder -- who played the first six years of his NFL career with the Chargers -- in the fold through 2024. He'll reprise his key role in New England's secondary this coming season, alongside fellow key safety Kyle Dugger and possibly Devin McCourty (a pending UFA), if he re-signs. It's a playing context which should continue to yield fantasy relevance for Phillips in his third season with the team.

Phillips (knee) is listed as active Saturday at Buffalo.

EDGE Analysis

Phillips sustained a knee injury Week 13, and following a Week 14 bye he's made the occasional appearance on the practice report with the issue. He has yet to miss any game action, though, and will look to continue his late-season productive streak, which included 28 tackles and two pass defenses over the final four contests.