Pcpsports.com would like to pass it’s condolences on to the friends and family of Jim Johnson, former defensive coordinator of the Philadelphia Eagles, who lost his battle with cancer on Tuesday afternoon at the age of 68. The Eagles site has an official release, here is an excerpt…
“The Philadelphia Eagles are saddened to announce Jim Johnson has passed away Tuesday afternoon at the age of 68 after a courageous battle with cancer.
A veteran of 22 years as an NFL assistant, Johnson is regarded as one of the top defensive masterminds in National Football League history. Over the last decade, he gained a great deal of praise as the orchestrator of the renowned Eagles defense. His aggressive style kept Philadelphia at or near the top of the NFL in nearly every major defensive category since joining Andy Reid’s staff on January 22, 1999.”
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