defensive coordinator Wade Phillips collapsed on the Denver sideline after being hit by a player during Sunday's game against visiting San Diego. running back was chasing the ball on a interception and ran into Phillips. The Broncos defensive coordinator appeared to strike his head hard against the ground, just behind where the team was standing. Phillips remained on Patrick Ewing Jersey the ground for a lengthy amount of time while being attended to by medical personnel. He would later Walt Frazier Jersey be taken to the hospital but was released on Sunday evening. Broncos DC Wade Phillips has been released from the hospital. Everything checked out OK & he's expected back at work tomorrow. Patrick Smyth (@psmyth12) His head appeared to strike the ground after falling backwards when Gordon hit him at full speed. "Saw his eyes open, he was answering questions from the team's medical staff as they load him on the cart they will take him immediately off the field," CBS Sports Jamie Erdhal reported. Both of Phillips' hands were moving as he was wheeled off the Tim Hardaway Jr. Jersey field. Reggie Herring is now calling plays for Denver, who leads the Chargers 10-7 in the second quarter. ( .) Phillips won't likely return and per Erdhal is headed to the hospital for additional testing but is awake and alert. DC Wade Phillips taken via ambulance to a local Denver hospital. Alert & moving all extremities. Undergoing further tests. Myles Powell Jersey Jamie Erdahl (@JamieErdahl) The Broncos confirmed that Phillips is alert/awake and has feeling in his extremities, but will go to the hospital for testing. After being injured in sideline collision, Wade Wayne Ellington Jersey Phillips was taken to hospital for evaluation. He's alert & has movement in all extremities. Patrick Smyth (@psmyth12) We'll update this post with new information as it comes in.