Overview
- Phillips left Wednesday practice after a collision and was diagnosed with a mild knee sprain that will sideline him for at least some time.
- The injury matters because Phillips has been the Giants’ primary nickel corner, starting 14 games over the last two seasons and recording 127 tackles, two interceptions and 15 pass deflections in his first 31 games.
- Jarrick Bernard-Converse also missed practice with a nagging knee issue, which has further strained the team’s cornerback depth.
- Ar’Darius Washington, who followed coach John Harbaugh from Baltimore this offseason, has already been used as a replacement in practice while the team evaluates outside signing options.
- Reports come from camp coverage and team comments, so there is no official return timetable yet and the Giants could make a roster move if short-term availability does not improve.