Cornerback Dru Phillips acknowledged the need to improve after a challenging performance in the season-opening game, as his team prepares for a Monday night matchup against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Phillips was flagged three times for pass interference in the team’s 28-20 victory over the Dallas Cowboys, a situation he described as a learning opportunity.

In the first quarter of the game, with the Giants holding a 7-0 lead, Phillips and Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson contested a downfield pass from quarterback Dak Prescott. The officials called pass interference on Phillips, awarding Dallas 19 yards and contributing to a tied game just three plays later. “I was getting beat up the whole route,” Phillips said after Wednesday’s practice, admitting he was unsure of the details of the play.

Phillips was flagged again in the third quarter while covering wide receiver CeeDee Lamb after failing to locate the ball, leading to another penalty as Prescott appeared to seek an infraction. Later in the same quarter, Phillips received a pass interference call in the end zone, which gave Dallas possession at the 1-yard line. The Cowboys converted the opportunity into a touchdown, taking a 21-14 lead. Observers noted that the contact by Phillips on that play appeared minimal.

“Definitely a sloppy week 1,” Phillips remarked. “But it’s a learning point. Clean up some of those little things, allow myself to be the athlete that I am.”

Head coach John Harbaugh provided updates on several players during practice. Wide receiver Malik Nabers exited the opener without issue following his return from ACL surgery. Cornerback Deonte Banks, who left the previous game in the second half due to cramps, was working with a trainer on the sidelines during practice, along with cornerback Paulson Adebo, who also required trainer attention before the session began.

On the roster front, wide receiver Dalen Cambre was waived but promptly re-signed to the practice squad, while defensive lineman Joshi Tupou was added to the active roster. As the team looks ahead to their next contest, focus remains on correcting errors and improving execution on both sides of the ball.