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Shaun Phillips | Defensive Lineman

Team: Denver Broncos
Age / DOB:  (32) / 5/13/1981
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 250
College: Purdue
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Coach John Fox expects newly signed Shaun Phillips to be a backup at both SAM linebacker and defensive end.
The Ravens decided to take a flier on Phillips rather than Dwight Freeney or John Abraham. He's certainly cheaper, as they only gave him a $1 million base salary with no signing bonus on his one-year deal. Phillips will rush the passer from all over the formation, mostly out of the Broncos' nickel package. He had 9.5 sacks while operating as a starting outside linebacker for the Chargers last season. Apr 30 - 11:21 AM
Source: Denver Post

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Shaun Phillips - DL - Broncos

Broncos signed pass rusher Shaun Phillips, formerly of the Chargers, to a one-year contract.

Phillips, 32 next month, was one of the better free agents left on the open market. San Diego wanted him back, but there appears to be a better opportunity with the division rival Broncos. Phillips has 69.5 career sacks, and he'll replace some of the production lost by Elvis Dumervil's departure. This might rule out a potential Dwight Freeney signing for the Broncos.
Related: Chargers
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Apr 27 - 3:19 PM
Shaun Phillips - DL - Broncos

PFT reports free agent OLB Shaun Phillips is "quietly generating interest."

Per a source with knowledge of the situation, Phillips remains "on the radar screen" of teams on the prowl for pass-rushing help. Some of the more high-profile clubs currently searching for pass-rushing heat are Denver, Atlanta and Baltimore. ESPN's Adam Schefter previously mentioned Phillips could be a possibility for Denver. Phillips had 9.5 sacks in 16 starts last season.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBCSports.com
Mar 22 - 8:22 AM
Shaun Phillips - DL - Broncos

ESPN's Adam Schefter mentions free agent OLB Shaun Phillips as a possibility for the Broncos if they cut Elvis Dumervil.

Phillips is coming off a 9.5-sack season. The Broncos could sign both him and Dwight Freeney if Dumervil were cut, although Dumervil's sudden openness to a pay reduction suggests he'll stay in Denver. We should know more tomorrow.
Related: Broncos
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Mar 12 - 11:23 PM
Shaun Phillips - DL - Broncos

The Union-Tribune San Diego says impending free agent OLB Shaun Phillips "will be wearing different colors" in 2013.

Phillips, 32 in May, has spent his entire nine-year career with the Chargers, but San Diego has minimal cap space at the moment, and Phillips is one of eight starters that are free agents. Phillips has 69.5 career sacks. The Browns and Cardinals have been mentioned as potential suitors. The Bolts have Jarret Johnson, Melvin Ingram, and Larry English at the outside 'backer spots.
Source: Union-Tribune San Diego
Feb 10 - 12:56 PM
Shaun Phillips - DL - Broncos

The Cleveland Plain Dealer suggests that the Browns could target OLB Shaun Phillips in free agency.

Phillips registered 9.5 sacks and two forced fumbles as a 16-game starter in 2012, and has played the last six seasons under Browns OC Norv Turner. With Cleveland transitioning to a 3-4 defense, he could be a nice addition for Ray Horton's aggressive, blitz-heavy scheme. The Browns are a projected $45.6 million under the cap for 2013.
Related: Browns
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Feb 9 - 8:58 PM
Shaun Phillips - DL - Broncos

Mike Jurecki of XTRA Phoenix is "hearing" free agent OLB Shaun Phillips "may" have interest in signing with the Cardinals.

Phillips, who turns 32 in May, registered 9.5 sacks and two forced fumbles in 2012 as a 16-game starter in San Diego. The career Charger could add some pass-rushing juice to Arizona's outside linebacker corps, rotating in with Sam Acho and O'Brien Schofield. The Cards have been short on depth at the position.
Related: Cardinals
Source: Mike Jurecki on Twitter
Feb 8 - 6:39 PM
Shaun Phillips - DL - Broncos

Chargers OLB Shaun Phillips left Sunday's game against the Chiefs with an undisclosed injury.

Phillips was tended to by San Diego trainers late in the fourth quarter but walked off under his own power. With the Chargers up comfortably, they may keep him out for the rest of the contest.
Sun, Sep 30, 2012 03:56:00 PM
Shaun Phillips - DL - Broncos

Chargers OLB Shaun Phillips played in only 66.2 percent of the team's defensive snaps in Week 1 against the Raiders.

Phillips played in 84.9 percent of the defensive snaps in his 12 games in 2011. The San Diego coaching staff is taking a different approach with their pass rush in 2012, limiting some players' snaps in order to keep guys fresh. Phillips responded well last Monday night by abusing Oakland's Khalif Barnes for two sacks. The Chargers upgraded their outside linebacker position in the offseason by adding first-round pick Melvin Ingram and free agent Jarret Johnson to the rotation with Phillips, Antwan Barnes, and Larry English.
Source: Union-Tribune San Diego
Sat, Sep 15, 2012 09:17:00 PM
Shaun Phillips - DL - Broncos

Chargers OLB Shaun Phillips (foot) has resumed practicing on a limited basis after missing the past three games.

Phillips could play Sunday depending on his participation in Friday's practice. "I think, not having played, he might be able to play in some of our nickel packages or something like that," coach Norv Turner said. "So we just might try to get some plays out of him -- if he's able to go 15, 20 plays."
Source: North County Times
Fri, Nov 25, 2011 10:22:00 AM
Shaun Phillips - DL - Broncos

Chargers OLB Shaun Phillips (foot) ditched his walking boot on Thursday.

Coach Norv Turner is "hopeful" that Phillips can return to practice soon. A surging Antwan Barnes will likely make at least one more start in Phillips' stead.
Source: Michael Gehlken on Twitter
Thu, Nov 17, 2011 06:36:00 PM
Shaun Phillips - DL - Broncos

Chargers OLB Shaun Phillips still has a protective boot on his injured foot and remains without a timetable to return.

The Chargers had been targeting Week 11 for Phillips to rejoin the lineup, but it appears that was overly optimistic. In Phillips' absence, Antwan Barnes has been starting opposite Travis LaBoy. Barnes has more than picked up the slack with four sacks and a forced fumble in his last three games.
Related: Antwan Barnes
Source: San Diego Union-Tribune
Mon, Nov 14, 2011 07:38:00 PM
Shaun Phillips - DL - Broncos

Chargers OLB Shaun Phillips (foot) has been declared out for Week 8.

You should officially be looking for other options if you were planning to start the Chargers defense this week. San Diego's team leader in sacks with three, Phillips isn't a particularly good bet to return in Week 9 after failing to take the practice field this week.
Source: Michael Gehlken on Twitter
Sat, Oct 29, 2011 04:53:00 PM
Shaun Phillips - DL - Broncos

Chargers OLB Shaun Phillips (foot) is not expected to play on Monday Night Football after missing practice all this week.

Coach Norv Turner conceded he's "not real hopeful" Phillips would be available. The Chargers just lost Larry English to a year-ending foot injury, so they're going to struggle for pass rush against the Chiefs. It's good news for Matt Cassel and Dwayne Bowe, and bad news for owners of San Diego's fantasy defense. The latter is now essentially off the fantasy radar.
Source: NBC San Diego
Fri, Oct 28, 2011 09:47:00 PM
Shaun Phillips - DL - Broncos

One prominent player agent believes the next CBA will benefit core players with contracts about to expire as much as current free agents.

A team like the Chargers could devote their resources to extensions for Shaun Phillips, Nick Hardwick, and Antoine Cason rather than paying market prices for Eric Weddle, Kevin Burnett, and Jeromey Clary. The salary cap floor is one of the reasons the Titans and Chris Johnson should be able to find common ground. Young nucleus players are the ideal candidates for lucrative extensions.
Related: Nick Hardwick, Antoine Cason
Source: San Diego Union-Tribune
Thu, Jul 7, 2011 03:22:00 PM

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