Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Wes Phillips was arrested for misdemeanor DWI on Friday night and subsequently released on bond. Despite the arrest, Phillips will travel with the team to Las Vegas and coach in the upcoming game against the Raiders. The team stated that they will continue to gather information regarding the incident. Phillips tested at a 0.10 BAC after getting pulled over for speeding on I-394 in Minneapolis. Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell expressed disappointment and stated that the team will continue to process the information. Phillips, acknowledging his failure to meet the standards set by the NFL and the Vikings, expressed accountability for his actions.
Wes Phillips on DWI: I didn't live up to the standards set by the NFL and the Vikings https://t.co/E8N0LUOPMN
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Wes Phillips on DWI: I didn't live up to the standards set by the NFL and the Vikings. https://t.co/6ODpJF7QfZ
“I do believe in being accountable.” Vikings OC Wes Phillips speaks on his arrest for misdemeanor DWI. https://t.co/YXq7f85ncc
Vikings OC Wes Phillips, speaking today about his misdemeanor DWI: "Aside from the standards I have for myself, I do understand that as a coach in this league there are certain standards from the NFL and from the Minnesota Vikings, and I didn't live up to those standards."
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Kevin O'Connell said he was "incredibly disappointed" in OC Wes Phillips' arrest Friday night for misdemeanor DWI. Asked by @BenGoessling if it's safe to assume Phillips will continue to coach, O'Connell said the team will "continue to process the information." More: https://t.co/AgBM8avKkp
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Vikings offensive coordinator arrested for DWI, still traveling with team for game against Raiders https://t.co/Cm5mewnhTV
Vikings OC Wes Phillips arrested on suspicion of drunken driving after getting pulled over for speeding on I-394 in Minneapolis last night. He tested at a 0.10 BAC, per State Patrol. https://t.co/LEkYnatytb
Vikings offensive coordinator Wes Phillips arrested for DWI, per @TomPelissero https://t.co/6blFn9i5z2
Minnesota Vikings OC Wes Phillips 'arrested for DWI on Friday night' but WILL still travel with the team for Sunday's game vs. Raiders https://t.co/jUDWv0d9bz https://t.co/wRxDR9RynP
Vikings OC Wes Phillips arrested Friday night https://t.co/WWSAYVzxGb
Vikings offensive coordinator Wes Philips was arrested late last night for misdemeanor DWI. He will travel with the team to Las Vegas this afternoon. Here is a statement from the Vikings: https://t.co/JhENiaAvpb
Vikings OC Wes Phillips arrested for DWI, still traveling with team to Las Vegas. https://t.co/3nqXVnwoTG
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:
Vikings OC Wes Phillips will travel to Las Vegas with the team this afternoon following an arrest Friday night for misdemeanor DWI. Team says it will "continue to gather information regarding the incident and have further comment at the appropriate time." https://t.co/cKjFulRDLS
Vikings OC Wes Phillips was arrested Friday night for misdemeanor DWI. He has since been released on bond. He'll accompany the team to Las Vegas. Full story to come. Vikings statement below: https://t.co/0LKEN1aHKs