Rams say Wade Phillips is out as defensive coordinator

Rams defensive coordinator Wade Phillips is out after three seasons with the team, a Rams spokesman said Monday.
Phillips, 72, was the one member of coach Sean McVay’s staff rumored to be on the hot seat as the Rams neared the end of a 9-7 season that saw them fall short of the playoffs a year after going to the Super Bowl.
Phillips, who has been a head coach or assistant coach with 10 NFL teams, had said he hoped to continue with the Rams although his contract was expiring. On Monday, he