The Minnesota Vikings had a distraction to deal with this weekend ahead of their Week 14 game at the Las Vegas Raiders.
Vikings offensive coordinator Wes Phillips was pulled over around 9:45 p.m. on Friday night for speeding. The officer who pulled him over suspected Phillips was impaired. Phillips registered a 0.10 blood alcohol content, which is higher than the legal limit. Phillips was arrested and booked at the Hennepin County Jail that night before being released at 1:26 a.m. on Saturday morning.
Vikings OC Wes Phillips was booked at 11 p.m. last night at the Hennepin County jail on suspicion of DWI. He was released at 1:26 a.m., per jail records.
He's traveling with the team today and will coach Sunday, per a team statement:
— Andrew Krammer (@Andrew_Krammer) December 9, 2023
Despite his Friday night arrest, Phillips was still set to travel with the team to Las Vegas on Saturday and coach in the team’s game on Sunday.
“Wes immediately notified the team following his arrest last night. This morning we contacted the NFL, and after internal discussion, made the decision Wes will travel with the team to Las Vegas this afternoon. We will continue to gather information regarding the incident and have further comment at the appropriate time,” the Vikings said in a statement.
Phillips, 44, is in his second season with the Vikings. Prior to coaching the Vikings, Phillips coached along with Kevin O’Connell on Sean McVay’s staff with the Los Angeles Rams.
Minnesota is 6-6 entering Sunday’s game.
