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The suspension began on Tuesday and he can
return to work on April 23. He will miss the first week of the
offseason strength and conditioning program that begins on April
14.
Phillips, 45, was stopped by police on Dec. 8 and charged with
misdemeanor driving under the influence.
Police said he showed signs of impairment and he subsequently
registered a blood alcohol content of 0.10 percent. The limit in
Minnesota is 0.08 percent. He was booked in Hennepin County jail
and released a few hours later after posting $300 bond.
On Feb. 15, Phillips pleaded guilty to an amended charge of
misdemeanor careless driving and paid $378 in fines and court
costs. He also was assigned eight hours of community service.
Phillips is heading into his third season as the Vikings'
offensive coordinator. He is the son of former NFL head coach
and defensive coordinator Wade Phillips.
Wes Phillips has coached in the NFL since 2007 with the Dallas
Cowboys, the Washington franchise, Los Angeles Rams and Vikings.
--Field Level Media
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