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Former NFL Head Coach Wade Phillips Taking Leave Of Absence
Longtime NFL coach Wade Phillips has kept plenty active since his last coordinator gig with the LA Rams in 2019. Two years ago, Phillips took a job in the XFL coaching the Houston Roughnecks before leading the San Antonio Brahmas to the championship in 2024 following the league's merger with the USFL.
Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / April 16
Former Cowboys HC takes 'leave of absence' for 'personal reasons' from UFL gig
Wade Phillips, who was head coach of the Dallas Cowboys from 2007-2010, is still in the coaching game. But, for now, he is taking a leave of absence from his current gig.
Wade Phillips takes leave of absence from UFL's San Antonio Brahmas 
Wade Phillips, a three-time former NFL head coach, has taken a leave of absence from his current position as head coach of the UFL's San Antonio Brahmas.
The 'First running backs taken in every NFL draft since 2000' quiz
How many of the first running backs selected in the NFL Draft since the year 2000 can you name in five minutes?
Dallas Cowboys News / Cowboys Wire / October 17
Hall of Famer DeMarcus Ware: Cowboys team leaders must step up, injured or not
DeMarcus Ware has lived through in-season turmoil. He was right there in the midst of one of his nine Pro Bowl campaigns when the Cowboys fired head coach Wade Phillips in early November 2010, and all he did was keep creating havoc on the field to eventually lead the league in sacks that season.
Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations
With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.
NFL News / Broncos Wire / September 17
Why Sam Darnold's success has Wade Phillips feeling like a proud dad
Sam Darnold appears to have revitalized his career, and nobody’s happier to see it happen than San Antonio Brahmas coach Wade Phillips. Darnold, 27, has completed 72% of his passes for 476 yards with four touchdowns against two interceptions through two games in Minnesota, helping the Vikings begin the season with a 2-0 record.
Los Angeles Rams News / Turf Show Times / September 16
Rams post their worst defensive performance since Wade Phillips was the DC
Chris Shula isn’t off to the start that he had hoped for as the Rams defensive coordinator For several years, Raheem Morris was jokingly referred to as “Porous” by Rams fans who felt the team allowed too many yards with soft coverages and a rapid decrease in talent on the defensive side of the ball.
Los Angeles Rams News / Turf Show Times / July 17
If Chris Shula isn’t the answer at DC who can Rams turn to midseason?
Could former Rams coordinator Wade Phillips return to the team in any capacity this season? Chris Shula will be leading the Los Angeles Rams defense this upcoming season, but what if things get off to a horrific start?
7 ex-Broncos playing in UFL championship game
The San Antonio Brahmas (coached by Wade Phillips) are set to face the Birmingham Stallions in the United Football League championship game on Sunday afternoon. Phillips, who won Super Bowl 50 as a defensive coordinator with Denver in 2015, isn’t the only former Bronco attempting to win a UFL title this weekend.
Denver Broncos News / Broncos Wire / June 15
Ex-Broncos DC Wade Phillips coaching for UFL championship on Sunday
Twenty-three former Denver Broncos played in the United Football League this spring, and one former Broncos coach patrolled the sidelined. Wade Phillips — who served as a defensive coordinator in Denver from 1989-1992, as a head coach from 1993-1994 and as DC again from 2015-2016 — is now the head coach of the San Antonio Brahmas in the UFL.
Dallas Cowboys News / Cowboys Wire / June 13
Cowboys Sam Williams set to break out, Wade Phillips still has it, Aubrey baby gender reveal
Every year, it seems, there’s at least one Cowboys player who goes from relative obscurity to mainstream stardom. This year’s pick has had plenty of ups and downs in his short tenure but could finally be ready for the spotlight.
Houston Texans News / Battle Red Blog / June 12
Texans News: Former coach Wade Phillips heading to UFL title
Your one-stop shop for Houston Texans, local sports, and news from around the league for Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Houston Texans News Second Year WR Listed
NFL News / The Rams Wire / June 10
Former Rams DC Wade Phillips leads Brahmas to UFL Championship game
Wade Phillips is a legend of the coaching world, having spent more than 50 years on the sidelines throughout his career – including high school, college and the NFL.
NFL News / Yardbarker / June 10
Super Bowl champion coach says UFL star belongs in NFL
Longtime NFL coach Wade Phillips led the San Antonio Brahmas to a 25-15 victory over the St. Louis Battlehawks for the XFL Conference title on Sunday, but Phillips had a message for one of his opponents.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / June 10
Former Steelers WR Gets Ringing Endorsement From Wade Phillips
Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hakeem Butler turned heads in the United Football League with the St. Louis BattleHawks this season. He was named the UFL’s Offensive Player of the Year, the league announced on Friday.
New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / June 9
Former New Orleans Saints Coach Wade Phillips Wins XFL Conference Championship, Heads To UFL Championship Game
Wade Phillips, former New Orleans Saints interim head coach, will lead the San Antonio Brahmas to play against the Birmingham Stallions for the 2024 United Football League Championship on Sunday, June 16.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / UFL / June 9
UFL News / Pro Football Talk / May 26
San Antonio Brahmas hand Birmingham Stallions their first UFL loss
Wade Phillips still has a little gas left in the tank. The 76-year-old head coach (hey, he's younger than the two top candidates for president) led the San Antonio Brahmas to an 18-9 win over the Birmingham Stallions on Saturday.
UFL News / College Football Dawgs / May 17
Playoff Drive: Brahmas to Face UFL's Best Quarterback
The San Antonio Brahmas (5-2) and Arlington Renegades (1-6) are both coming off thrilling victories in Week 7. While the Brahmas continue their march to the playoffs, the Renegades have only their pride to play for at this point in the UFL season.
XFL News / College Football Dawgs / May 9
Lone Star Battle: Brahmas Seek to Exploit Roughnecks
The San Antonio Brahmas continue their march to the UFL Playoffs as coach Wade Phillips faces his former team for the first time. Phillips led the Houston Roughnecks to a 7-3 record and the XFL playoffs last season but will now patrol the opposing sidelines for the Brahmas.
Minnesota Vikings News / 5 GOATs / April 2, 2024
Minnesota Vikings suspend OC Wes Phillips for three weeks as result of 2023 traffic stop
The Vikings suspended offensive coordinator Wes Phillips as punlshment for a traffic incident dating back to early December. The suspension is for three weeks.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / February 15, 2024
Vikings' Wes Phillips to plead guilty to amended charge in DWI arrest
Vikings offensive coordinator Wes Phillips will "plead guilty to an amended charge of careless driving" in a hearing on Friday, according to court documents obtained by ESPN's Kevin Seifert.
Minnesota Vikings News / Field Level Media / December 9, 2023
Vikings OC Wes Phillips arrested for DUI
Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Wes Phillips was arrested Friday and charged with misdemeanor driving under the influence. The team said Saturday that Phillips is traveling with the team to Las Vegas ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / June 15, 2023
Broncos DC Vance Joseph shares advice Wade Phillips gave him
It's rare that a head coach of a team is fired and ultimately returns to that same organization as a coordinator. For the Broncos, however, it's happened multiple times.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 27, 2022
Former coach Wade Phillips puts J.J. Watt in class with Reggie White, Bruce Smith
J.J. Watt appears to be leaving the NFL sooner rather than later, and his latest announcement has brought on a tidal wave of reaction as well as discussion about his place amongst the all-time best defenders in NFL history.
XFL names eight head coaches for 2023 season
In August 2020, a group led by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Dany Garcia and Gerry Cardinale purchased the XFL for $15 million. The season is set to begin in February 2023.
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