The Los Angeles Chargers today agreed to terms with linebacker Del'Shawn Phillips.
Phillips comes to Los Angeles appearing in 72 career games, including the postseason, with Houston, Baltimore, the New York Jets and Buffalo. Entering the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with the Atlanta Falcons in 2019, Phillips has recorded 42 tackles (20 solo), a sack, a quarterback hit, four tackles for loss, a forced fumble and a pair of recoveries. Known for his impact on special teams, Phillips has totaled 34 tackles on 1,389 special teams snaps. In three postseason contests, he has totaled a solo tackle, tackle for loss, three special teams tackles and a safety.
Over two seasons at the University of Illinois (2017-18), Phillips appeared in 23 games, making 21 starts and compiling 180 tackles (91 solo), 2.5 sacks, four interceptions, five passes defensed, a forced fumble and a recovery. He opened his collegiate career at Garden City Community College in Kansas (2015-16), where he won the 2016 NJCAA National Championship. That season, he led the Broncbusters defense with 95 tackles (52 solo), 12.5 tackles for loss and two forced fumbles, while also adding a pair of sacks, three interceptions, four passes defensed and a fumble recovery.
The Los Angeles Chargers agreed to terms with linebacker Del'Shawn Phillips.
Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey runs past New York Jets linebacker Del'Shawn Phillips during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
New York Jets linebacker Del'Shawn Phillips (43) runs against the Jacksonville Jaguars during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Jets' Del'Shawn Phillips warms-up before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Del'Shawn Phillips runs a play against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Del'Shawn Phillips (53) in action during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in London. (AP/Gary McCullough)
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Del'Shawn Phillips (53) rushes during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Scot Tucker)
Houston Texans linebacker Del'Shawn Phillips (13) attempts to get around the block of Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Connor Heyward (83) during an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko)
Houston Texans linebacker Del'Shawn Phillips (13) defends during an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko)
Houston Texans linebacker Del'Shawn Phillips enters the field prior to a preseason NFL football game against the New York Giants, Saturday, Aug 17, 2024 in Houston. (AP Photo/Maria Lysaker)
Houston Texans linebacker Del'Shawn Phillips (13) lines up in the first half against the New York Giants during an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug 17, 2024 in Houston. (AP Photo/Maria Lysaker)
Los Angeles Rams linebacker Zach VanValkenburg (51) runs a route as Houston Texans linebacker Del'Shawn Phillips (13) defends during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug 24, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Maria Lysaker)
Houston Texans linebacker Del'Shawn Phillips (13) looks on during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug 24, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Maria Lysaker)
Houston Texans linebacker Del'Shawn Phillips (13) leaves the field at the end of the first half against the Jacksonville Jaguars during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024 in Houston. The Texans defeated the Jaguars 24-20. (AP Photo/Maria Lysaker)
Houston Texans linebacker Del'Shawn Phillips (13) lines up in the first quarter against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov 10, 2024 in Houston. The Lions defeated the Texans 26-23. (AP Photo/Maria Lysaker)
Houston Texans linebacker Del'Shawn Phillips (13) covers a kick during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
