Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Wade Phillips was involved in a scary sideline collision in the first half of the team’s game against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday and had to be taken to the hospital.
Broncos cornerback Bradley Roby intercepted a Philip Rivers pass in the second quarter and returned it 49 yards for a touchdown. On the return, Chargers running back Melvin Gordon was blocked out of bounds and collided with Phillips, who took a hard fall. The 69-year-old was down for several minutes before being stretchered off.
Wade Phillips just got taken out on a stretcher after this hit https://t.co/roCMzqFerS
— Barstool Sports (@barstooltweetss) October 30, 2016
Broncos vice president of public relations Patrick Smith announced soon afterwards that Phillips was being taken to the hospital for evaluation but was alert and had movement in all his extremities.
After being injured in sideline collision, Wade Phillips was taken to hospital for evaluation. He's alert & has movement in all extremities.
— Patrick Smyth (@psmyth12) October 30, 2016
Phillips has coached in the NFL since 1976 and returned to the Broncos as defensive coordinator in 2015, his second stint with the team. Linebackers coach Reggie Herring took over the defensive playcalls for Denver on Sunday in the absence of Phillips.
