Free-agent safety Adrian Phillips has agreed to a two-year deal with the Patriots, his agency confirms. Phillips spent 2014-2019 with the Chargers, carving out a niche as a top special teams player and versatile chess piece on defense. Phillips (5-11, 210) has played both safety spots and all three linebacker spots, while also calling the defensive signals at times. The 27-year-old Phillips should be a notable cog in filling the void left by Nate Ebner, who signed with the Giants.
