Minnesota Vikings OC Wes Phillips ‘arrested for DWI on Friday night’ but WILL still travel with the team for Sunday’s game vs. Raiders
- Phillips, 44, has posted $300 bail and his first court appearance is scheduled for Dec. 21
- He is a third-generation NFL coach and the son of former NFL DC, Wade Phillips
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Minnesota Vikings OC Wes Phillips was arrested for driving under the influence on Friday night, but will still be with the team for Sunday's road game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
According to a team statement reported by ESPNthe Vikings said: “Wes immediately notified the team following his arrest last night.
“This morning we contacted the NFL and after internal discussions, we have decided that Wes will travel with the team to Las Vegas this afternoon.
“We will continue to gather information about the incident and will comment further at the appropriate time.”
ESPN says Phillips has posted a $300 bond and his first court appearance is scheduled for Dec. 21.
Vikings OC Wes Phillips was still able to travel with the Vikings to Las Vegas after his DUI arrest
His arrest took place in suburban Minneapolis at 11 p.m. CT, according to records obtained by the outlet.
Phillips, 44, joined the Vikings in 2022 as one of head coach Kevin O'Connell's first hires. The pair previously worked together on the LA Rams in 2020 and 2021.
Phillips is in his 17th NFL season, having previously held roles with Washington and Dallas, in addition to the Vikings and Rams.
He is a third-generation NFL coach, the son of the great defensive coordinator Wade Phillips and the grandson of the late Bum Phillips.
Defensive coordinator Wade Phillips is Wes' father. Wes is also the grandson of Blum Phillips
Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson will return against the Raiders after a seven-game absence due to a hamstring injury.
Minnesota QB Joshua Dobbs will throw at Jefferson for the first time and will likely see some immediate benefits with the attention the Raiders will surely pay to him.
The Raiders didn't play tackle Kolton Miller, Las Vegas' top offensive lineman, in Sunday's home game because of a lingering shoulder injury. Rush end Maxx Crosby is also questionable due to a lingering knee injury. He had doubts leading up to the week of the Kansas City Chiefs game and even went to the hospital, but played anyway.
Crosby was a limited participant in practice on Friday and missed the previous two days.