Del'Shawn Phillips was born on October 9,1996 and is an American professional football linebacker for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League.
15 Facts About Del'Shawn Phillips
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Del'Shawn Phillips played college football for the Illinois Fighting Illini.
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Del'Shawn Phillips spent a year away from football and took online courses at Mott Community College before enrolling at Garden City Community College in Garden City, Kansas.
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Del'Shawn Phillips finished his sophomore season with 95 tackles as the Broncbusters won the 2016 NJCAA National Football Championship.
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Del'Shawn Phillips initially committed to transfer to Arizona for the final two seasons of his eligibility, but changed his commitment to Illinois.
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Del'Shawn Phillips was named a starter at linebacker going into his first season at Illinois and finished the season as the Fighting Illini's leading tackler with 85.
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Del'Shawn Phillips was voted a team captain as a senior and again led the team with 95 tackles and interceptions with four and was named honorable mention All-Big Ten Conference.
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Del'Shawn Phillips was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent on April 29,2019.
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Del'Shawn Phillips was signed by the Buffalo Bills to their practice squad on October 30,2019.
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Del'Shawn Phillips spent the remainder of the season on the practice squad and signed a futures contract with the team on January 6,2020.
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On January 19,2021, Del'Shawn Phillips was waived by the Bills.
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Del'Shawn Phillips played in only two games with the Bills, all 14 of his snaps coming on special teams.
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Del'Shawn Phillips was waived by the Jets on August 30,2022.
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On March 15,2024, Del'Shawn Phillips signed a one-year contract with the Houston Texans.
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On March 14,2025, Del'Shawn Phillips signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Los Angeles Chargers.