Eagles Defensive Coordinator Jim Johnson Dead At 68

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.

Source: Philadelphia Eagles.com

 

Rest in Peace :icon_sad:

 

So very sad, my condolences to his family and the Eagle fans everywhere.

 

If there's a place in the Hall of Fame for coordinators, the man belongs in it. He'd blitz you coming off the bus.

 

Ahhh nooo...

What a shame. Along with Buddy Ryan, Johnson was my favorite. The league won't be the same.

RIP, Jim

 

R.I.P.

So sad.

I freaking hate you cancer.

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Sad day for all Eagles fans. We'll miss you, JJ.

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Even knowing that this was probably coming, it really stings. He will never be forgotten by Eagles fans and many others.

Thanks for everything, Jim. :tombstone:

 

RIP JJ. Utmost repesct for one of the great defensive coordinators of the game...

He'll be missed.

 

RIP on that big football field in the sky.

 

First we lose Harry and now JJ. Two of the classiest men to ever grace our city. In a year after our greatest celebration, we have possibly our saddest occurrences. RIP Jim and I hope you can enjoy a Brew with Harry at the big ballpark in the sky!

 

I was hoping this wasent true from a report earlier

rest in peace to one of the best defensive cordinators ever you will be missed

 

RIP
huge loss for the Eagles organization

 

Defensively they didn't come much better.
RIP JJ

 

R.I.P Jim. You were a great coach

 

RIP

 

I have so much respect for his game. We will miss you Jim Johnson. :icon_salut:

 

Sad news. RIP

 

Sad sad day. RIP JJ.