Carroll Phillips (born September 2, 1992) is an American former professional

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player who was a

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in the

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(NFL). He played

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for the

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Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars

Phillips signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2017. He was waived by the Jaguars on September 2, 2017, and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on December 2, 2017. On September 1, 2018, Phillips was waived by the Jaguars.

Indianapolis Colts

On September 3, 2018, Phillips was signed to the

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' practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on September 28, 2018. He was placed on injured reserve on November 13, 2018, with a groin injury. On August 31, 2019, Phillips was waived by the Colts.

Washington Redskins

On October 30, 2019, Phillips was signed to the

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practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on November 19, 2019. He was waived on November 30.

Atlanta Falcons

On December 18, 2019, Phillips was signed to the

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practice squad. His practice squad contract with the team expired on January 6, 2020.

Philadelphia Stars

Phillips was selected with the sixth pick of the fourth round of the

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by the Philadelphia Stars. He was transferred to the team's inactive roster on May 5, 2022, with lumbar neuropathy. He was released on May 10.

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Illinois Fighting Illini bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Phillips, Carroll 1992 births Living people Players of American football from Miami Miami Central Senior High School alumni American football defensive ends Illinois Fighting Illini football players Jacksonville Jaguars players Indianapolis Colts players Washington Redskins players Atlanta Falcons players The Spring League players Philadelphia Stars (2022) players