Jacob Phillips Fantasy

Cleveland Browns linebacker Jacob Phillips suffered a torn biceps tendon in practice on Thursday and his season could be in jeopardy. Phillips will need surgery to repair the tendon, although he has a chance to return to the field late in the season, according to a league source. The second-year player out of LSU was expected to be the No. 2 middle linebacker behind Anthony Walker while also getting some reps at weakside linebacker. Cleveland was expecting Phillips to take a big step forward in his second season after he dealt with injuries as a rookie but fortunately the Browns still have good depth at the position. The team's defense has had some bad luck in the injury department during camp as Myles Garrett, Ronnie Harrison, Grant Delpit, Sione Takitaki, and Denzel Ward have all missed time with varying issues. The Browns defense has the potential to be a top-10 unit in fantasy leagues this year, provided the injury bug doesn't remain an issue.

Aug. 20th • 10:50 AM

The Cleveland Browns selected inside linebacker Jacob Phillips out of LSU with the 97th overall pick in the third round. Phillips brings size and great tackling abilities to the Browns. He accumulated 113 tackles and one sack in 15 games played in 2019. With a relatively unknown linebacker corps in Cleveland heading into 2020, Phillips may get a chance to compete for a bigger role immediately. His biggest assets are his versatility and reliable tackling, but he might be a liability in coverage against tight ends and running backs.

Apr. 25th • 12:14 AM