Bad News: from Minnesota Vikings coach

ESPN’s Kevin Seifert reports that Wes Phillips, the offensive coordinator for the Vikings, was taken into custody on Friday night and charged with misdemeanor operation of a vehicle while intoxicated.

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Phillips was stopped on I-394 at approximately 9:45 p.m., and his blood alcohol content was measured. His blood alcohol content (BAC) was 0.10, which is higher than Minnesota’s permissible limit of 0.08. Later that evening, Phillips was arrested and freed a few hours later with a $300 bond. He is currently on pace to carry out his team duties, with a court hearing set for December 21.

According to a Vikings statement, “Wes notified the team immediately following his arrest last night.””We spoke with the NFL this morning, and following internal deliberation, we decided that Wes would accompany the team to Las Vegas this afternoon. We’ll keep collecting details on the incident and provide more commentary when it’s appropriate.

As Minnesota’s offensive coordinator, Phillips is in his second season. In his first coordinator position, the former member of the Rams staff followed head coach Kevin O’Connell to the Vikings. The squad finished in the top 10 in both scoring offensive and overall last season, but in 2023 both categories saw a decline. However, with wideout Justin Jefferson scheduled to return on Sunday, things could soon be getting better.

According to a Vikings statement, “Wes notified the team immediately following his arrest last night.””We spoke with the NFL this morning, and following internal deliberation, we decided that Wes would accompany the team to Las Vegas this afternoon. We’ll keep collecting details on the incident and provide more commentary when it’s appropriate.
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