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The Eagles officially passed the title of defensive coordinator from Jim Johnson to Sean McDermott yesterday.With Johnson still battling the metastatic melanoma that was discovered by doctors during the Eagles’ playoff run in January, the decision was mutually agreed upon that it was time for McDermott to take control of the defense. McDermott, a 35-year-old graduate of La Salle High School and a member of the Eagles’ organization since 1998, will speak about his new role for the first time today at a 1 p.m. news conference.Johnson, 68, had been the Eagles’ defensive coordinator since 1999 after being hired by coach Andy Reid. Despite intense chemotherapy treatments, Johnson tried to …

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