NFL Coach Arrested In Minnesota

Minnesota Vikings offensive coach Wes Phillips was arrested and charged for driving while impaired.

The Minnesota State Patrol pulled over Phillips and was soon asked to blow into a breathalyzer device.

Phillips purportedly blew a .08 and was charged with a DWI, which is a misdemeanor.

In a statement, the Vikings reported, “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.”

#Vikings OC Wes Phillips was arrested at approximately 10 p.m. Friday on a misdemeanor DUI charge, blowing 0.08 after being pulled over by the Minnesota State Patrol. He was released from jail a few hours later and will travel today with the team to Las Vegas.

Team statement: pic.twitter.com/7F5h9Eiqq0

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 9, 2023

Here’s what The NFL reported:

Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Wes Phillips was arrested and charged with driving while impaired Friday night, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Saturday.

At approximately 10 p.m. CT, Phillips blew 0.08 after being pulled over by the Minnesota State Patrol, according to Pelissero. He was released from jail a few hours later. The DWI charge is a misdemeanor.

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“Wes immediately notified the team following his arrest last night,” the Vikings said in a statement obtained by Pelissero. “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 team and the NFL will determine any potential disciplinary action as the legal process plays out, per Pelissero.

Phillips, a veteran of 17 seasons coaching in the NFL, is in his second year as Vikings OC under head coach Kevin O’Connell.

𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧: #Vikings offensive coordinator Wes Phillips was arrested last night for misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, the team announced.

He was released on bond and will still be with the team tomorrow vs the #Raiders pic.twitter.com/XyIaoYynoZ

— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) December 9, 2023

Per ESPN:

Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Wes Phillips was arrested Friday night and charged with misdemeanor operation of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Phillips was stopped on I-394 in Minneapolis at approximately 9:45 p.m. CT. He showed signs of impairment and ultimately his blood alcohol content tested at 0.10. The legal limit in Minnesota is 0.08.

Phillips was booked into the Hennepin County jail at 11 p.m. CT. He was released at 1:26 a.m. after posting a $300 bond, according to jail records. Phillips has an initial court appearance scheduled for Dec. 21.

The team departed Saturday afternoon for Las Vegas, where Phillips and the Vikings will take on the Raiders on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium.

Kevin O’Connell on Wes Phillips’ future:

“We will continue to process the information as we move forward and work through whatever discipline that may take place.” pic.twitter.com/efsjz4Lz7D

— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) December 11, 2023