Wade Phillips Out as Rams Defensive Coordinator

Former Rams defensive coordinator Wade Phillips (Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports)
As of today, Los Angeles Rams have let defensive coordinator Wade Phillips know that he will not be retained by the team. This has been reported by Gary Klein of the LA Times:
Rams defensive coordinator Wade Phillips has been informed he will not be retained, a person with knowledge of the situation said.
— Gary Klein (@LATimesklein) January 6, 2020
Here is a thread from Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports on the Rams’ rationale:
Quick thread on the Wade Phillips departure with the #Rams…
— Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) January 6, 2020
No news as of now as to who will replace Phillips. It has been speculated that Aubrey Pleasant might get a promotion or Joe Barry who has been mentioned before. We will keep everyone updated once more news of the situation comes out.
UPDATE: USC head coach Clay Helton has already interviewed Barry for the defensive coordinator position at USC:
Clay Helton has interviewed Rams assistant Joe Barry for the defensive coordinator position #USChttps://t.co/Whcm1FAAUT
— InsideUSC (@InsideUSC) January 6, 2020