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JUST A few weeks ago, Jim Johnson told reporters he was optimistic cancer treatments would help him regain full mobility. The Eagles’ defensive coordinator was hoping not only to continue doing his job, but to park the red, motorized wheelchair he was riding to the practice fields.Johnson’s metastasized melanoma had other plans, though.The Eagles announced yesterday that Johnson would be taking a leave of absence for a second round of chemotherapy. No return date was indicated; it is unsure when or whether Johnson, who turns 68 on May 26, will resume his duties. Secondary coach Sean McDermott will run the defense in Johnson’s absence, as he did during Johnson’s initial treatment.”Jim and I …

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Eagles defensive coordinator Johnson takes leave to deal with second round of chemotherapy

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