History of Jordan Phillips in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: August 16, 2024

Jordan Phillips is an American professional football player. He currently plays as a nose tackle for the New York Giants in the NFL. Phillips's football journey began in college, where he played for the University of Oklahoma before entering the NFL.

September 21, 1992: Birth of Jordan Phillips

Jordan Phillips was born on September 21, 1992.

2011: Jordan Phillips Redshirted at Oklahoma

Jordan Phillips joined the Oklahoma Sooners football team and redshirted his freshman year in 2011.

2012: Jordan Phillips' Redshirt Freshman Season

In 2012, Jordan Phillips played in 12 games as a redshirt freshman for the Oklahoma Sooners, recording 12 tackles.

2013: Jordan Phillips' Sophomore Season Cut Short

Jordan Phillips' sophomore season in 2013 was limited to only four games due to a back injury. He had seven tackles and 1.5 sacks before the injury.

2014: Jordan Phillips Returns from Injury

After recovering from a back injury that sidelined him for most of the previous season, Jordan Phillips returned to the Oklahoma Sooners in 2014, finishing the year with 31 tackles and two sacks.

2015: Jordan Phillips Enters the NFL Draft

Following his junior season at Oklahoma, Jordan Phillips decided to forgo his senior year and entered the 2015 NFL Draft.

2015: Drafted by the Miami Dolphins

Jordan Phillips was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft with the 52nd overall pick. As a rookie, he played in 15 games, making 19 tackles, 2 sacks, and defending 4 passes.

October 2, 2018: Waived by the Dolphins

After experiencing a decrease in playing time and following a sideline outburst regarding this during a Week 4 loss against the New England Patriots, Jordan Phillips was waived by the Miami Dolphins on October 2, 2018.

October 3, 2018: Claimed by the Buffalo Bills

Just one day after being waived by the Miami Dolphins, Jordan Phillips was claimed off waivers by the Buffalo Bills on October 3, 2018.

March 4, 2019: Re-signs with the Buffalo Bills

Jordan Phillips re-signed with the Buffalo Bills on March 4, 2019.

April 6, 2020: Signs with the Arizona Cardinals

Jordan Phillips signed a three-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals on April 6, 2020.

November 19, 2020: Placed on Injured Reserve

Jordan Phillips was placed on injured reserve on November 19, 2020, due to a hamstring injury, interrupting his first season with the Arizona Cardinals.

December 12, 2020: Activated from Injured Reserve

After recovering from a hamstring injury, Jordan Phillips was activated from injured reserve on December 12, 2020.

September 2, 2021: Placed on Injured Reserve

Jordan Phillips was placed on injured reserve to start the 2021 NFL season on September 2, 2021.

March 16, 2022: Released by the Cardinals

Jordan Phillips was released by the Arizona Cardinals on March 16, 2022.

March 17, 2022: Returns to the Buffalo Bills

Jordan Phillips signed a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills on March 17, 2022, marking his return to the team after two seasons with the Arizona Cardinals.