MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Patriots lost safety Adrian Phillips to an injury to his ribs Sunday. He did not return after making a tackle in the second quarter.
On third and 19 with 31 seconds remaining in the first half, Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa found wide receiver Cedrick Wilson for a gain of 12 yards. Phillips wrapped up Wilson on the play, but immediately grabbed his back after bringing him down. Phillips stayed on the ground, favoring his left side, while trainers rushed out onto the field.
Phillips eventually walked off slowly under his own power, keeping both hands on his back, and immediately visited the locker room.