... >official website, longtime defensive coordinator, Jim Johnson lost his long battle with cancer Tuesday.

Johnson has long been regarded as one of the top defensive coaches in the NFL.  Opponents were constantly on their heals and confused by the variety of schemes and blitzes Johnson's defenses would run.

Johnson spent nearly 10 seasons as the Eagles' defensive coordinator under head coach Andy Reid. He made a great impact on the organization.

Johnson had been on a leave of absence to undergo treatments, and the team recently named secondary coach Sean McDermott the new defensive coordinator.

Johnson leaves behind a wife, two children, and four grandchil...

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