The Denver Broncos got a bad injury scare Sunday, but it didn’t involve any of their players.
As Broncos cornerback Bradley Roby ran back an interception for a touchdown in the second quarter at Sports Authority Field, San Diego Chargers running back Melvin Gordon ran directly into Denver defensive coordinator Wade Phillips on the sideline.
Wade Phillips got hit by a player on the sideline pic.twitter.com/MDlHvzYNUw
— Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) October 30, 2016
Phillips hit the ground hard, and play was stopped for several minutes as he was attended to by medical personnel. The 69-year-old had to be carted off the field and immediately was taken to a local hospital.
Chargers player ran into Wade Phillips on sideline during Bradley Roby's INT return. Hope for the best. All Broncos players gathered around. pic.twitter.com/trRMtOo532
— Jon Heath (@ByJonHeath) October 30, 2016
Wade Phillips moved his fingers when he left the field on a cart. pic.twitter.com/nVUqspVpnG
— Jon Heath (@ByJonHeath) October 30, 2016
After being injured in sideline collision, Wade Phillips was taken to hospital for evaluation. He's alert & has movement in all extremities.
— Patrick Smyth (@psmyth12) October 30, 2016
Fortunately, Phillips appeared to be in stable condition after the scary injury, and head coach Gary Kubiak told CBS sideline reporter Jamie Erdahl that his defensive coordinator would be “fine.” Linebackers coach Reggie Herring took over play calling duties for Phillips when the game resumed.
UPDATE (6:58 p.m. ET): A promising update on Phillips, courtesy of Broncos PR man Patrick Smyth:
Good news on DC Wade Phillips – precautionary test results all normal so far. Contrary to a FOX report, he does not have a broken leg.
— Patrick Smyth (@psmyth12) October 30, 2016
UPDATE (8:40 p.m.): Phillips has been released from the hospital, per Smyth.
Broncos DC Wade Phillips has been released from the hospital. Everything checked out OK & he's expected back at work tomorrow.
— Patrick Smyth (@psmyth12) October 31, 2016
Thumbnail photo via Ron Chenoy/USA TODAY Sports Images
