During his introductory press conference on Thursday, new Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph was noncommittal about the future of Wade Phillips, who has been the team’s defensive coordinator for the last two seasons.

“Wade’s a free agent. He’s free to go where he wants to go,” Joseph said, adding that the team’s coaching staff is still being finalized.

Joseph’s tone seemingly gave the impression that Phillips is done in Denver, despite coaching with Joseph while with the Houston Texans.

Joseph’s pick to replace Phillips will likely be Joe Woods, the team’s current defensive backs coach. Phillips, who will turn 70 years old this offseason, could fit with the Los Angeles Rams or Washington Redskins.

Though Joseph is a former defensive coordinator himself, he indicated on Thursday that he does not want to call defensive plays. Instead, Woods (or whoever the next coordinator is) will handle defensive plays while Joseph focuses on the duties of a head coach.