Wade Phillips, a three-time NFL head coach, is stepping down from his role as head coach of the UFL’s San Antonio Brahmas for personal reasons, with offensive coordinator Payton Pardee taking over as interim head coach for the remainder of the 2025 season. UFL officials expressed gratitude for Phillips’s leadership and impact on the league, emphasizing his respected status in the football community. Phillips, who led the Brahmas to last year’s UFL championship, has a coaching career spanning over 50 years, including stints with the Broncos, Bills, and Cowboys.