jakncoke
07-28-2009, 06:45 PM
The Philadelphia Eagles announced Tuesday evening that longtime defensive coordinator Jim Johnson has passed away at the age of 68 after a battle with cancer.
Johnson was hired as the Eagles defensive coordinator in 1999, and consistently led one of the most productive, aggressive, and inventive defenses during his ten-year tenure with the team.
The Eagles announced three days ago that that Sean McDermott would take over as defensive coordinator and it was reported earlier Tuesday that Johnson's bout with cancer had taken a turn for the worse.
Johnson spent 22 years as an NFL assistant, and will be remembered as one of the truly great assistants of his era.
Johnson is survived by his wife, Vicky, two children, Scott and Michelle, and four grandchildren, Katie, Justin, Brandon, and Jax.
PFT sends its thoughts and condolences to the Johnson family.
RIP to one of the defensive cords in the league.
Johnson was hired as the Eagles defensive coordinator in 1999, and consistently led one of the most productive, aggressive, and inventive defenses during his ten-year tenure with the team.
The Eagles announced three days ago that that Sean McDermott would take over as defensive coordinator and it was reported earlier Tuesday that Johnson's bout with cancer had taken a turn for the worse.
Johnson spent 22 years as an NFL assistant, and will be remembered as one of the truly great assistants of his era.
Johnson is survived by his wife, Vicky, two children, Scott and Michelle, and four grandchildren, Katie, Justin, Brandon, and Jax.
PFT sends its thoughts and condolences to the Johnson family.
RIP to one of the defensive cords in the league.