COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Adrian Phillips will be out for an extended period, dealing another blow to the Los Angeles Chargers secondary.
The Chargers strong safety broke his right forearm while trying to tackle Detroit running back Kerryon Johnson during the fourth quarter of Sunday’s 13-10 loss. Phillips moved into the starting spot after Derwin James had surgery for a stress fracture in his right foot midway through training camp.
Coach Anthony Lynn said it is likely Phillips will be placed on injured reserve in order to add another defensive back to the roster. Besides James, cornerback Trevor Williams is on IR due to a quad injury.
Phillips, who is in his sixth year, has 13 tackles through the first two games. He was an All-Pro selection last year for special teams after leading the league with 19 tackles.
Los Angeles (1-1) will host Houston this week.
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