Washington Signs LB Justin Phillips To Futures Deal

The Washington Football Team announced Wednesday that they’ve signed LB Justin Phillips to a futures contract for the 2021 season. 

Here’s the updated list of futures signings for Washington:

1. DT David Bada
2. WR Jeff Badet
3. DB Jordan Brown
4. WR Tony Brown
5. TE Dylan Cantrell
6. WR Trevor Davis
7. DE Jalen Jelks
8. DT Devaroe Lawrence
9. RB Javon Leake
10. T Rick Leonard
11. TE Tyrone Swoopes
12. K Kaare Vedvik
13. RB Jonathan Williams
14. DE Daniel Wise
15. DB DeMarkus Acy
16. DB Torry McTyer
17. LB Justin Phillips

Phillips, 25, signed on with the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent out of Oklahoma State in 2019. He was on and off Dallas’ roster before being waived coming out of camp. 

Phillips signed on to the Raiders’ practice squad and was later promoted to the active roster before being waived with an injury designation. He re-signed with the team last year only to be cut coming out of camp. 

Washington signed Phillips to their practice squad in November. 

In 2019, Phillips appeared in four games for the Raiders and recorded six total tackles.