HOUSTON – The Texans are signing former Cleveland Browns linebacker Jacob Phillips to a one-year contract, according to a league source.
Phillips, 25, is a former LSU standout and Browns third-round draft pick. The draft pick was originally acquired from the Texans in exchange for running back Duke Johnson in 2020.
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Phillips has 88 career tackles, three sacks and five pass deflections.
At LSU, he led the team in tackles and declared early for the draft.
A Nashville native, Phillips was placed on injured reserve last season and in 2022 (pectoral) and 2021 (biceps).
Aaron Wilson is a Texans and NFL reporter for KPRC 2 and click2houston.com.
