FOXBORO — Shortly before Thanksgiving 2021, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick described safety Adrian Phillips as a player who “almost always does the right thing,”
On New Year’s Day, it became apparent that Phillips will be doing the ‘right thing’ in New England for the foreseeable future.
The veteran safety agreed to a three-year contract extension with the Patriots worth $12.75 million, which will run through the 2024 season.
Some may call Phillips’ deal ‘faith rewarded.’ Others may call it ‘good business.’
For Phillips, it is a call to action.
After spending six seasons with the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers, Phillips signed a two-year, $6 million deal with the Patriots prior to the 2020 season.