Vikings offensive coordinator arrested on suspicion of drunken driving

Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Wes Phillips was apprehended on suspicion of driving under the influence after being pulled over for speeding on an interstate in Minneapolis. The incident occurred around 9:45 p.m. on Friday on Interstate 394, as reported by Minnesota State Patrol Lt. Jill Frankfurth in an official statement. During the stop, Phillips exhibited signs of impairment, and his blood alcohol content measured at 0.10%, surpassing the legal limit in Minnesota, which stands at 0.08%.

Following his arrest, Phillips was taken into custody at the Hennepin County jail, facing charges of driving while intoxicated, classified as a misdemeanor. Jail records indicate that he posted a $300 bond and was released at 1:26 a.m., approximately 2 1/2 hours after being booked. A court appearance has been scheduled for December 21.

Despite this incident, the Minnesota Vikings issued a statement indicating that Phillips traveled with the team to Las Vegas on Saturday, where they are set to face the Raiders on Sunday afternoon. The team statement also mentioned that Wes informed the team of his arrest promptly. Additionally, the NFL was contacted, and after internal deliberation, the decision was made for Phillips to accompany the team to Las Vegas. The organization has pledged to gather more information concerning the incident and provide further commentary at an appropriate juncture.

It is noteworthy that Wes Phillips hails from a distinguished lineage of NFL coaches, with his father, Wade Phillips, and grandfather, Bum Phillips, having held head coaching positions in the league. Currently in his second season with the Vikings, Wes Phillips boasts a 17-season tenure as an NFL assistant, as outlined in his biography on the team’s official website.

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