Harrison Phillips Injury News & Updates
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Active versus Atlanta
Phillips (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
ANALYSIS
Phillips has been nursing a foot injury since early November, but it has not been severe enough for him to miss any games, and that trend will continue Sunday. The 2018 third-rounder has recorded 38 tackles (13 solo), including 0.5 sacks, two pass defenses and one forced fumble through 11 regular-season games.
Nov 28, 2025
Deemed questionable for Week 13
Phillips (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
ANALYSIS
Phillips went DNP-limited-full in practice this week and has been playing through the foot injury for weeks. He should be out there against Atlanta. Phillips has started all 11 games this season, producing 38 tackles (13 solo), including 0.5 sacks, two pass breakups and one forced fumble.
Nov 27, 2025
Limited Thursday
Philips (foot) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
ANALYSIS
Philips didn't practice Wednesday, but was able to get back on the field and log a limited session Thursday. The defensive tackle has been nursing a foot injury for multiple weeks and has managed to play through it. If the starter can log at least limited participation again Friday he will likely suit up for Sunday's contest against the Falcons.
Nov 26, 2025
Still nursing foot injury
Phillips (foot) did not practice Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Phillips has been on the injury report for the last two weeks with a foot injury, but he's managed to play through the issue. That suggests he'll be available for a Week 13 matchup against the Falcons, though his practice participation will still be worth monitoring for the rest of the week.
Nov 23, 2025
Will play Week 12
Phillips (foot) is active for Sunday's game against Baltimore.
ANALYSIS
Phillips has been managing a lingering foot injury, but he was given the green light to play Sunday after going through pregame warmups. The veteran defensive tackle has recorded 30 tackles (12 solo), including 0.5 sacks, one pass defense and one forced fumble across 10 regular-season games.
Nov 21, 2025
Listed as questionable for Week 12
Phillips (foot) is questionable to play against Baltimore on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Phillips logged a DNP-LP-LP practice log during Week 12 prep, which drew him the questionable tag for Sunday's game. Jowon Briggs and Mazi Smith would be slated for more snaps at defensive tackle alongside Jay Tufele if Phillips is not cleared to play. Phillips has logged 30 tackles (12 solo), including 0.5 sacks, one pass defense and one forced fumble across 10 regular-season games.
Nov 19, 2025
Still bothered by foot
Phillips (foot) did not practice Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Phillips popped up on the injury report ahead of the Jets' Week 11 matchup against the Patriots, but he still managed to suit up. That provides some hope that he'll be able to suit up once again in Week 12 to face the Ravens.
Nov 13, 2025
Cleared to play TNF
Phillips (foot) is active for Thursday's game against the Patriots.
ANALYSIS
Phillips was able to overcome a foot issue during Week 11 prep and has been cleared to play Thursday. The veteran defensive tackle has posted 25 tackles (10 solo), including 0.5 sacks, one pass defense and one forced fumble through nine regular-season games.
Nov 12, 2025
Questionable for Week 11
Phillips (foot) is questionable for Thursday night's game against the Patriots.
ANALYSIS
Following back-to-back DNP listings Monday and Tuesday, Phillips got in a limited session Wednesday, giving him a chance to play versus New England. Phillips has yet to miss a game this season after being acquired from the Vikings ahead of Week 1.
Nov 11, 2025
Logs DNP on Tuesday
Phillips (foot) was estimated as a non-participant on Tuesday's practice report.
ANALYSIS
The Jets have held back-to-back walkthroughs Monday and Tuesday ahead of Thursday night's game against the Patriots. Phillips has appeared in all nine games this season, recording 25 tackles (10 solo), including 0.5 sacks, and one pass breakup on 59 percent of the defensive snaps.
Aug 20, 2025
Traded to Jets
The Vikings traded Phillips to the Jets on Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Phillips is coming off a strong season in Minnesota as he racked up 56 tackles (16 solo), with 2.0 sacks, in 17 games and is now headed to New York. The 29-year-old should have the chance to serve as one of the Jets' starting defensive tackles alongside Quinnen Williams once the regular season begins.
Jan 20, 2025
Starts all 17 games again in 2024
Phillips finished the 2024 season with 56 tackles (16 solo), including 2.0 sacks, four pass breakups, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across 17 regular-season contests.
ANALYSIS
Phillips has started all 51 games since signing with the Vikings as a free agent prior to the 2022 season. After setting career highs in playing time (74 percent of the defensive snaps) and tackles (92) in 2023, Phillips' snap rate was dialed back to a more manageable 59 percent this past season. Phillips turns 29 years old Jan. 25 and has two years left on his contract after inking a two-year, $15 million extension back in September.
Dec 30, 2024
Logs six tackles against Packers
Phillips totaled six tackles (one solo) during Minnesota's 27-25 win over Green Bay on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Phillips finished Sunday's game as the Vikings' second-leading tackler behind Blake Cashman (11). Phillips is now up to 50 tackles (15 solo), including 2.0 sacks, four pass defenses, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across 16 regular-season games. His defensive snap count has noticeable decreased over the last three games, but the Vikings will need the best out of Phillips for the regular-season finale against the Lions next Sunday in a game that will determine the NFC's No. 1 seed heading into the postseason.
Dec 20, 2024
Ready for Sunday
Phillips (knee) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks.
ANALYSIS
The 28-year-old opened Minnesota's week of practice with consecutive limited sessions due to a knee injury, but he upgraded to a full workload Friday, suggesting he's moved past the issue in time to play Sunday. With Phillips back at full health, he's expected to serve as one of the Vikings' top interior defensive linemen in Week 16.
Dec 18, 2024
Limited by knee injury
Phillips (knee) was limited in Wednesday's practice.
ANALYSIS
Phillips previously dealt with a back issue earlier in the month, so this is a new injury for the veteran defensive tackle. Phillips has started all 14 games this season, logging 41 tackles (14 solo), including 2.0 sacks, five QB hits, four batted passes, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
Dec 8, 2024
Cleared Sunday
Phillips (back) is available for Sunday's game versus the Falcons
ANALYSIS
Phillips was a late addition to the Vikings' injury report Friday following a limited session. It looks like Minnesota was simply exercising caution, as he is set to suit up Sunday at home against Atlanta.
Dec 6, 2024
Added to injury report Friday
Phillips (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
ANALYSIS
Phillips was a Friday addition to the injury report, getting in a limited session. Late-week additions to the injury report tend to trend toward not playing, but the Vikings are giving Phillips a chance to suit up. Backup NT Taki Taimani (ankle) is already on injured reserve, so Minnesota could be thin up front if Phillips can't go Sunday.
Sep 24, 2024
Deflects pass for INT in win
Phillips had one total tackle and blocked a pass attempt at the line that turned into an interception for Kamu Grugier-Hill in Sunday's win over Houston.
ANALYSIS
Phillips is disruptive on the defensive line but that doesn't often result in sacks or tackle stats as the team's starting nose tackle.
Sep 10, 2024
Inks two-year extension
Phillips agreed to terms Tuesday on a two-year contract extension worth up to $19 million with the Vikings, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Phillips, who logged five tackles (one solo) and 1.0 sacks during Minnesota's win over the Giants in Week 1, will remain an anchor of the team's defensive front for the foreseeable future. The veteran is coming off a career-best 2023 campaign in which he tallied 92 tackles (44 solo) and 3.0 sacks across 17 regular-season games.
Sep 9, 2024
Logs sack versus Giants
Phillips recorded five tackles (one solo), including a sack, in Minnesota's 28-6 win over the Giants on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Phillips was one of the four players on the Vikings to record a sack in what was a dominant outing for the defense as whole. The 2018 third-round pick will look to produce once again when the team takes on the 49ers next week.
Jan 14, 2024
Another solid year on the interior
Phillips tallied 92 tackles (44 solo), three sacks and two passes defended during his 2023 season.
ANALYSIS
Phillips continued to shine in his second season in Minnesota, expanding on his increased role upon his arrival from Buffalo in 2022. His 92 total tackles were a career high, by a significant margin, besting his 59 from 2022. His three sacks also outdid his previous high of 1.5 from last season. The 27-year-old is under contract for one more year and should return to his role as the team's primary nose tackle in their next campaign.
Dec 28, 2023
Returns to full practice Thursday
Phillips (back) practiced in full Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Phillips was estimated as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice walkthrough, but his ability to log a full session Thursday suggests that he should be able to suit up Sunday versus Green Bay. The veteran nose tackle has yet to miss a game over his two campaigns with the Vikings and has played at least 60 percent of the team's defensive snaps in each contest this season. Phillips has already tallied a career-best 82 tackles (41 solo) and 3.0 sacks in 2023.
Dec 27, 2023
Still dealing with back injury
Phillips (back) was estimated as a limited participant during Wednesday's practice walk-through.
ANALYSIS
Phillips logged a DNP/DNP/LP progression during practice last week but was nonetheless able to suit up and tally his usual snap count Sunday versus Detroit. The nose tackle thus appears to have a good chance of suiting up this coming Sunday against the Packers, though his practice level over the final two days of Week 17 prep bears monitoring. Phillips has posted 82 tackles, including 3.0 sacks, through 15 games this season, both of which represent a career-high mark.
Dec 24, 2023
Active Sunday
Phillips (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Lions.
ANALYSIS
The nose tackle practiced Friday after missing two sessions earlier in the week. Phillips has played in all 14 games this season, recording 74 tackles, including three sacks.
Dec 22, 2023
Questionable for Sunday
Phillips (back) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions.
ANALYSIS
The veteran nose tackle could be trending in the right direction to play Sunday, as he's gone from two DNPs to open Minnesota's week of practice to a limited session Friday. If Phillips is unable to suit up in Week 16, Khyiris Tonga would likely see increased snaps on the Vikings' defensive line.
Dec 20, 2023
Managing back injury
Phillips (back) was estimated as a non-participant during Wednesday's practice walkthrough.
ANALYSIS
Phillips logged his usual workload with 77 percent of Minnesota's defensive snaps during Saturday's Week 15 loss to the Bengals, so it's unclear when he suffered the back injury. It's worth noting that the Vikings held a walkthrough Wednesday, thus Phillips' tag of DNP is an estimation. His practice status for the remainder of Week 16 prep should provided a clearer picture of his chance of suiting up Sunday versus Detroit.
Dec 12, 2023
Gets back in sack column
Phillips recorded four tackles (three solo) and one sack during Sunday's win over the Raiders.
ANALYSIS
Phillips now has a career-high three sacks across 13 appearances this season, impressive statistical production for the starting nose tackle. Defensive coordinator Brian Flores hasn't shied away from deploying Phillips creatively on occasion, but he nonetheless remains off the IDP radar in most formats heading into a Week 15 matchup against Cincinnati.
Sep 11, 2023
Eight tackles in season opener
Phillips had eight total tackles and a pass defensed in Sunday's loss to Tampa Bay.
ANALYSIS
Phillips is Minnesota's starting nose tackle in the 3-4 defense and coming off a career season. Phillips was rather productive in his first season with the Vikings, as he achieved career highs in tackles, sacks and defensive snaps for the second year in a row. With the departure of Dalvin Tomlinson, Phillips looks to have an even more prominent role on the defensive interior. He played on 60 of the defense's 68 snaps.
Jan 26, 2023
Posts another solid campaign
Phillips compiled 59 tackles (28 solo), including 1.5 sacks, as well as one pass defended and one fumble recovery over 17 games during the 2022 regular season.
ANALYSIS
Phillips was rather productive in his first season with the Vikings, as he achieved career highs in tackles, sacks and defensive snaps for the second year in a row. He also eclipsed his previous career high for tackles 14 games into the 2022 season. The 27-year-old paced Minnesota's defensive line in playing time while slotting in alongside fellow veteran Dalvin Tomlinson. With Tomlinson now set to become a free agent this offseason, Phillips could be in line for an even more prominent role on the defensive interior in 2023.
Dec 19, 2022
Career-high 10 stops in win
Phillips recorded 10 tackles (four solo) during Saturday's 39-36 overtime win over the Colts.
ANALYSIS
Phillips, who entered Saturday's contest versus Indianapolis with a questionable tag due to a back issue, logged the first double-digit tackling performance of his career while playing 59 percent of the team's defensive snaps. The 26-year-old now has a new career-high 54 stops on the season, and he'll likely retain his starting defensive tackle role when Minnesota hosts the Giants in Week 16.
Dec 17, 2022
Gets green light
Phillips (back) has been cleared to play in Saturday's matchup with the Colts.
ANALYSIS
No surprise here, as Phillips was trending in this direction throughout the week. He should see his usual workload at nose tackle assuming he avoids any type of setback.
Dec 15, 2022
Added to injury report
Phillips (back) is questionable for Saturdays game against the Colts, but head coach Kevin O'Connell feels good about his chances to play, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
Phillips played his typical workload in Sunday's loss to the Lions, so it's unclear when the back injury may have occurred. However, it sounds like he's more likely to play than not, so the issue is unlikely to be serious. If he were unable to play Saturday, Khyiris Tonga would likely find himself taking on a significant workload.
Dec 12, 2022
Four tackles in loss
Phillips started at nose tackle and had four total tackles and two QB hurries in Sunday's loss at Detroit.
ANALYSIS
Phillips had two stops as he serves as a primary run stuffer on the defensive interior in Minnesota's 3-4 defense. He does have a career-high 1.5 sacks already this season.
Sep 12, 2022
Three tackles in Vikings debut
Phillips started at nose tackle had three total tackles and two quarterback hurries in Sunday's win over Green Bay.
ANALYSIS
Phillips had one stop has he serves as a primary run stuffer on the defensive interior in Minnesota's new 3-4 defense.
Mar 14, 2022
Joins Vikings
Phillips signed a three-year deal worth $19.5 million with Minnesota on Monday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Phillips played each of his first four seasons as a professional in Buffalo, and he logged a career-best 448 snaps and 51 tackles in 2021. He'll join a Minnesota defensive line that already boasts Michael Pierce (illness) and Dalvin Tomlinson to form a strong rotational trio up the middle.
Sep 26, 2021
Scratched for Week 3
Phillips is inactive for Sunday's game against Washington, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
That makes two games in a row on the sideline for Phillips, who is healthy following a long-term knee injury suffered in 2019 but is having a hard time seeing meaningful playing time for a deep Bills defensive line rotation.
Sep 9, 2021
Two straight healthy listings
Philliips (knee) is listed as a full participant Thursday on the team's estimated practice report.
ANALYSIS
Phillips injured his knee in the second preseason game and it was feared he might be lost for part of the season, but he's recovered in good time and appears set to play in the opener against the Steelers. His presence takes on more importance with fellow interior lineman Star Lotulelei (calf) unable to practice yet this week.
Sep 2, 2021
Quicker than expected recovery
Phillips was back at practice Wednesday after missing time with a knee injury, Mark Gaughan of The Buffalo News reports.
ANALYSIS
Phillips had been a candidate for IR to begin the season, but general manager Brandon Beane stated Wednesday that the lineman is one of the players that may avoid that designation. While the fourth-year player out of Stanford isn't much of an IDP guy, he's a decent run stopper and can only help as the Steelers try to run the ball against the Bills' high-powered squad in Week 1, assuming of course Phillips keeps progressing and can be active for the game.
Aug 23, 2021
Expected to miss time
Phillips (knee) is expected to require "a little bit of time" to recover, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.
ANALYSIS
Phillips sustained a knee injury during Saturday's preseason game against the Bears. He missed most of the 2019 campaign due to a torn ACL, and coach Sean McDermott revealed Sunday that the defensive tackle is currently dealing with an injury to the same knee. The 2018 third-rounder was competing for a spot on the 53-man roster during camp, but it's not yet clear when he'll be able to return to the field.
Aug 21, 2021
Downgraded to out
Phillips (knee) will not return to Saturday's preseason game against the Bears.
ANALYSIS
It remains unclear how serious the injury is, but the Bills have unsurprisingly opted to err on the side of caution here. Phillips is looking to earn a spot on the team's 53-man roster providing depth on the interior defensive line.
Aug 21, 2021
Questionable to return
Phillips is conisdered questionable to return to Saturday's matchup with the Bears due to a knee injury, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The severity of Phillips injury is unknown at this time. He is competing for a depth role on the Bills' interior defensive line this season.
Nov 21, 2020
Struggling in return from surgery
Phillips has sat out the past two games as a healthy inactive.
ANALYSIS
Phillips was a promising defensive tackle out of Stanford in 2018, but he's never really gotten his career on track and a major knee injury sidelined him for most of 2019. While healthy again, he's struggled in his return with just seven tackles and no sacks in six 2020 games. We'll see if he can work his way back into the rotation following the Week 11 bye, but for now he's simply a reserve player on a team that could really use a boost in the middle of its interior D-Line.
Oct 19, 2020
Healthy scratch Monday
Phillips (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday's game versus the Chiefs, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Phillips and Trent Murphy will both serve as healthy scratches for Monday's conference clash. The Bills' coaching staff hopes this will turn things in the right direction following a disappointing Week 5 loss to the Titans. Quinton Jefferson is expected to be the main beneficiary of Phillips' absence, and Justin Zimmer should rotate in, too.
Oct 19, 2020
Slated to be healthy scratch
Phillips is expected to be a healthy scratch Monday versus the Chiefs, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
The Bills are expected to bench both Phillips and Trent Murphy on Monday, as they try to shake things up following a tough loss to the Titans. Phillips typically logs around 45 percent of the defensive snaps, but now Quinton Jeffferson, Mario Addison and to a lesser extent Darryl Johnson will need to step up Monday.
Aug 24, 2020
Misses Sunday's practice
Phillips missed practice Sunday due to an undisclosed reason, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Several Bills were the victim of false positive COVID tests this weekend, and Phillips is thought to be one of them. If that's the case, he'll be expected back at practice Monday one he clears some protocols.
Feb 20, 2020
Eyes on 2020 season
While Phillips, who's recovering from surgery to repair a torn ACL, may not be able to go full bore during spring practices, it's believed he'll be close to 100 percent once training camp rolls around, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The 2018 third-rounder suffered the injury in the third game of the 2019 season, while all signs are trending positive in his recovery. He was drafted to be groomed as a retired Kyle Williams' replacement, but that hasn't panned out just yet and even in full health, Phillips seems slotted for more of a 2020 depth role behind Ed Oliver, Star Lotulelei and perhaps Jordan Phillips (if the Bills pay big money to re-sign him).
Sep 22, 2019
Will have additional tests
Phillips (undisclosed) had X-rays after Sunday's 21-17 win over the Bengals, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Phillips was hurt on the final drive of the game, but it's not clear exactly what the issue is. The second-year pro lost his starting job after the team selected Ed Oliver in the first round of April's draft, so he's been used in more of a situational role. If the additional tests come up negative, expect the Bills to still monitor his practice status heading into Week 4's game versus the Patriots.
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