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O’Connell, Vikings Tap Wes Phillips As Offensive Coordinator

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Wes Phillips will follow Kevin O’Connell to Minnesota from the Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams and serve as offensive coordinator for the Vikings.

Phillips was one of five more assistants for O’Connell’s staff finalized by the team on Monday, along with special teams coordinator Matt Daniels, defensive backs coach Daronte Jones, assistant special teams coach Ben Kotwica and outside linebackers coach and pass rush specialist Mike Smith.

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O’Connell was hired as head coach of the Vikings last week.

Phillips is the son of Wade Phillips and the grandson of Bum Phillips, both former NFL head coaches.