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Top 10: Patriots best free agent signings of last 10 years

By Sara Marshall

Feb 1, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Darrelle Revis (24) celebrates after defeating the Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Patriots won 28-24. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Darrelle Revis (24) celebrates after defeating the Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Patriots won 28-24. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – AUGUST 19: Adrian Phillips #21 of the New England Patriots celebrates during the preseason game between the New England Patriots and the Carolina Panthers at Gillette Stadium on August 19, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – AUGUST 19: Adrian Phillips #21 of the New England Patriots celebrates during the preseason game between the New England Patriots and the Carolina Panthers at Gillette Stadium on August 19, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

Adrian Phillips – 2020

stats when on the Patriots

  • 50 regular season games – 267 combined tackles, 13 TFL, 3 QB hits,
    6 INT returned for 44 yards, TD, 16 PD, FF, sack

When Adrian Phillips signed in New England, the Patriots had a crowded cornerback group that needed help with additional safeties. Upon his arrival, he was just the fourth in the position to be on the team, bringing a much-needed veteran presence that would become much more vital in the years to come.

Like Bethel, Phillips is also a multi-dimensional player with experience as a defensive back and on special teams, even leading the league in special teams tackles for the 2018 season. Additionally, his signing came on the heels of losing long-time Patriots Duron Harmon and Nate Ebner, creating a massive opportunity for him to make an immediate impact.

His athleticism and skillset prove invaluable for the secondary, as he’s consistently impressive defending pass-catchers one-on-one each and every week. Throughout games, Phillips is seen all over the field and has proven to be one of the most reliable members of the roster, not missing a single game since arriving in New England.

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