The Rams have officially hired longtime NFL coach Wade Phillips to be their defensive coordinator, the team announced Thursday.
Phillips, 69, will work under Sean McVay, who was hired as the team's head coach last week.
"Wade has seen it all in our league, and I believe that his wealth of knowledge and experience will be a tremendous asset to our entire coaching staff and players," McVay said in a statement. "Our defense has been one of our core strengths and I expect it to continue to grow and thrive under Wade's leadership.