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Chargers Re-Sign All-Pro Special-Teams Ace Del’Shawn Phillips to Two-Year, $7.5 Million Deal

The move underscores Los Angeles’ focus on special-teams stability over splashy spending.

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Dec 27, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Elijah Molden (2) reacts with linebacker Del'Shawn Phillips (53) and cornerback Tarheeb Still (29) after making an interception against the Houston Texans during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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Dec 27, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh looks on from the sidelines against the Houston Texans during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Phillips returns on a two-year contract worth $7.5 million with incentives that can push the value to $10.5 million, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
  • The 29-year-old led the NFL with 20 special-teams tackles in 2025 and earned Second-Team All-Pro honors.
  • Retaining Phillips aligns with the Chargers’ deliberate offseason approach that prioritizes roster balance and financial flexibility.
  • Los Angeles’ special teams were described as mid-tier last season, allowing 133.5 return yards per game and struggling in coverage.
  • The continuity push follows other in-house moves, including new deals for Khalil Mack, Teair Tart and Trey Pipkins III.