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John Phillips | Tight End

Team: San Diego Chargers
Age / DOB:  (26) / 6/11/1987
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 261
College: Virginia
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Chargers agreed to terms with TE John Phillips, formerly of the Cowboys, on a three-year, $5.275 million contract.
Phillips is more of a pass catcher than a blocker, but has just 30 catches over 48 career games thanks to Jason Witten. He missed all of 2010 with a torn ACL. As a backup to Antonio Gates, Phillips won't make a fantasy impact in 2013. Mar 12 - 4:56 PM
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter

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John Phillips - TE - Chargers

Impending free agent TE John Phillips recently underwent left shoulder surgery.

He's fully expected to be ready for spring workouts, hinting at a minor scope. A torn ACL cost Phillips all of the 2010 season, but otherwise he's never missed a game in his four-year career. Phillips is likely moving on in 2013 with James Hanna set to step in as Jason Witten's backup.
Source: ESPN Dallas
Jan 29 - 12:34 PM
John Phillips - TE - Chargers

ESPN Dallas does not expect the Cowboys to bring back impending free agent TE John Phillips.

Much like Martellus Bennett last season, Phillips will hit free agency looking for a place to emerge from Jason Witten's shadow. The problem is that he's not nearly as talented in the blocking or pass-catching game as his predecessor, and thus figures to find a soft market. The Cowboys will likely roll with James Hanna as their No. 2 tight end next season.
Related: James Hanna
Source: ESPN Dallas
Jan 23 - 8:18 AM
John Phillips - TE - Chargers

Cowboys backup TE John Phillips has missed the last week of practice due to an ankle injury.

Right now, rookies James Hanna and Andrew Szczerba are the only healthy tight ends on the roster. It's possible the Cowboys could kick the tires on veteran free agent Jeremy Shockey. Still, Phillips' injury isn't known to be serious and he's flashed solid pass-catching ability when given chances in practice. He'll be a player for deep-leaguers to watch if he ends up starting Week 1.
Source: Cowboys.com
Wed, Aug 15, 2012 11:14:00 AM
John Phillips - TE - Chargers

Cowboys coach Jason Garrett plans to use No. 2 TE John Phillips in the vertical passing game this season.

Phillips' role will increase with Martellus Bennett gone. "You will see him running down the field more than he used to, and then get more opportunities in the passing game," Garrett promised. Phillips won't get enough snaps and targets for fantasy consideration, but that could change if Jason Witten went down.
Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Mon, Jun 11, 2012 11:56:00 AM
John Phillips - TE - Chargers

Cowboys TE John Phillips (ACL surgery) has ditched his knee brace in training camp.

"Don't need to wear one," Phillips said. "I trust it. It's good to go." Phillips is showing no ill effects from the surgery, but he's not playing quite as well as he did prior to the injury. Martellus Bennett is locked in as the No. 2 tight end.
Related: Martellus Bennett
Source: ESPN Dallas
Thu, Aug 11, 2011 05:49:00 PM
John Phillips - TE - Chargers

Cowboys TE John Phillips (recovery from torn ACL) is feeling "completely healthy."

It's great news for a player whose 2010 season ended before it began with a torn ACL in the Hall of Fame Game. Still just 24, Phillips won't be fantasy relevant in Dallas as long as Jason Witten is around and catching 90 balls a season.
Source: Dallas Morning News
Sun, Jun 12, 2011 10:27:00 AM
John Phillips - TE - Chargers

John Phillips was more impressive than Martellus Bennett in last year's training camp, according to Josh Ellis of Dallascowboys.com.

Phillips tore his ACL in the Hall of Fame game last preseason, but he was looking like a good bet to pass Bennett for the No. 2 tight end gig. If Phillips can get back to 100 percent whenever this year's camp rolls around, he'll challenge Bennett again. Regardless, starter Jason Witten has not missed a game since 2003, leaving both off the fantasy radar.
Related: Martellus Bennett
Source: Dallascowboys.com
Mon, Apr 11, 2011 10:55:00 AM
John Phillips - TE - Chargers

Cowboys placed TE John Phillips (ACL tear) on injured reserve, ending his season.

He'll undergo reconstructive surgery this week. With solid all-around skills, Phillips had been pushing Martellus Bennett for the No. 2 tight end job before sustaining the injury in the Hall of Fame game in early August.
Source: ESPN Dallas
Mon, Aug 30, 2010 11:28:00 AM
John Phillips - TE - Chargers

MRI results confirmed that Cowboys TE John Phillips tore the ACL in his right knee during Sunday's Hall of Fame game.

He's lost for the season, and Dallas is suddenly short on tight end depth. No. 4 TE Kevin Brock suffered a severe ankle sprain after replacing Phillips Sunday night, and Martellus Bennett's ankle problems are bordering on chronic. With a strong start to camp and 60 yards in the preseason opener, Phillips was poised to push the under-performing Bennett for the No. 2 job.
Related: Martellus Bennett, Kevin Brock
Source: ESPN Dallas
Mon, Aug 9, 2010 11:34:00 AM
John Phillips - TE - Chargers

The Dallas Morning News reports that Cowboys TE John Phillips may have torn his ACL in Sunday night's Hall of Fame game.

Beat writer Todd Archer calls an ACL tear "likely" for Phillips, who did a superb Jason Witten impression with four grabs for 60 yards in the first half of Sunday's exhibition. He also executed a pair of highly successful run blocks. Losing Phillips for the year would be far from a death blow to Dallas' chances, but it'd be hugely disappointing after such a promising game.
Source: Dallas Morning News
Mon, Aug 9, 2010 12:05:00 AM
John Phillips - TE - Chargers

The Cowboys are initially calling TE John Phillips' knee injury a "sprain."

It's routine for teams to call knee injuries sprains before testing reveals the actual extent. We should have an update on the emerging youngster Monday.
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
Sun, Aug 8, 2010 11:02:00 PM
John Phillips - TE - Chargers

Cowboys TE John Phillips left Sunday's Hall of Fame game in the second quarter with a right knee injury.

He won't return. Phillips was on fire after the first-team offense departed, racking up 60 yards on four catches, laying productive blocks in the running game, and showing plenty of speed and awareness. Easily the MVP of the game's first half, Phillips' loss would be a blow to Dallas' impressive depth.
Sun, Aug 8, 2010 09:32:00 PM
John Phillips - TE - Chargers

Offensive coordinator Jason Garrett was noncommittal when asked if second-year TE John Phillips could eat into Martellus Bennett's playing time this season.

Bennett has an obvious talent edge, but Phillips impressed last season as an injury fill-in. "Every opportunity he gets, he seems to make the catch, make the block, do the little thing that helps our football team," said Garrett. Neither player will have fantasy value barring a Jason Witten injury.
Related: Martellus Bennett
Source: ESPNDallas.com
Tue, Jul 27, 2010 02:31:00 PM
John Phillips - TE - Chargers

By the end of the season, John Phillips "was a more trusted pass catcher than [Martellus] Bennett," according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

That may be true, but Phillips' doesn't have anywhere near the upside that Marty B has. As long as he focuses and works hard in the offseason, Bennett will return as Jason Witten's primary backup. Phillips is the No. 3 tight end.
Related: Martellus Bennett
Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Sun, Jan 24, 2010 10:11:00 AM

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