Darius Phillips DB FA Fri 8/25/23 6:14 PM
Darius Phillips
DB FA
Phillips was released by the Texans on Friday, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Phillips was competing for a depth cornerback role in Houston before getting let go. He spent his first four seasons with the Bengals before suiting up for nine games with the Broncos in 2022. The 28-year-old is now looking for a fresh start, but it appears that will not happen in Houston.
Darius Phillips DB FA Thu 5/4/23 5:29 PM
Darius Phillips
DB FA
The Texans signed Phillips on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Phillips played in nine games for the Broncos during the 2022 campaign before landing on injured reserve with a hamstring injury in December. The 27-year-old recorded just two tackles while playing almost exclusively on special teams, and assuming no injury setbacks, he should be expected to have a similar depth role this season, provided he makes the team.
Darius Phillips DB FA Tue 12/20/22 3:49 PM
Darius Phillips
DB FA
The Broncos placed Phillips (hamstring) on injured reserve Tuesday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
EDGE Analysis
Phillips is now essentially slated to miss the rest of the season after being placed on injured reserve Tuesday due to a lingering hamstring issue. The fifth-year cornerback primarily served as a special-teams contributor during his first campaign with Denver.
Darius Phillips DB FA Wed 11/16/22 7:01 PM
Darius Phillips
DB FA
Phillips (illness) was a full participant in Denver's practice Wednesday, Ellie Kinney of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Phillips missed his fifth game of the season Week 10 after coming down with an illness. Now, the 27-year-old appears ready to suit up again after logging a full session during the first practice of Week 11. Expect Phillips to reprise a core special-teams role against the Raiders on Sunday.
Darius Phillips DB FA Sun 11/13/22 10:33 AM
Darius Phillips
DB FA
Phillips (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Titans.
EDGE Analysis
Phillips landed on the injury report Thursday as a non-participant due to an illness and was unable to practice Friday as well, so his lack of availability isn't surprising. The fifth-year defensive back has played exclusively on special teams this season, so his absence shouldn't impact Denver's defense.
Darius Phillips DB FA Fri 10/14/22 6:30 PM
Darius Phillips
DB FA
Phillips (hamstring) was a full participant during Friday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
Phillips hasn't played since Week 2 due to a lingering hamstring issue, but he returned to practice in a limited fashion Thursday and progressed to a full participant Friday. Barring a setback, it appears Phillips will be available Monday, but he played primarily on special teams before his absence.
Darius Phillips DB FA Thu 10/13/22 7:22 PM
Darius Phillips
DB FA
Phillips (hamstring) logged a limited practice Thursday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
EDGE Analysis
Phillips hasn't recorded a full practice since before Week 3 as he's dealing with a nagging hamstring injury. The cornerback hasn't logged a snap on defense since joining Denver, so if Phillips can't suit up Monday, his absence shouldn't have an impact on the Broncos' defense.
Darius Phillips DB FA Thu 10/6/22 6:56 PM
Darius Phillips
DB FA
Phillips (hamstring) was ruled inactive ahead of Thursday's game against the Colts.
EDGE Analysis
Phillips will miss his third straight game after picking up a hamstring injury following Denver's Week 2 win over Houston. The reserve cornerback has not played a defensive snap since signing with the Broncos on Sept. 1, so his absence should not make much of an impact in Thursday's game against Indianapolis.
Darius Phillips DB FA Wed 10/5/22 5:07 PM
Darius Phillips
DB FA
Phillips (hamstring) is questionable for Thursday against the Colts, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com.
EDGE Analysis
Phillips has been out since Week 2 with the injury, but he's been able to log limited practices throughout the week. The fifth-year corner may bolster the Broncos depth at corner if he is able to play. If not, Essang Bassey will likely continue to provide deep depth at the position.
Darius Phillips DB FA Fri 9/30/22 10:06 PM
Darius Phillips
DB FA
Phillips (hamstring) will be sidelined for the Broncos' Week 4 matchup with the Raiders.
EDGE Analysis
No surprise here, as Phillips was a non-participant at practice all week. His abence will mark his second straight due to a hamstring issue. The next chance he has to suit up will come in Week 5 versus the Colts.