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Jim Schwartz could be Doug Pederson's version of Jim Johnson

PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia Eagles will definitely have a new defensive coordinator in 2016.

It may be Jim Schwartz, the former Detroit Lions head coach who arrived in Philadelphia on Monday to talk with new head coach Doug Pederson. Pederson’s hiring was announced Monday. He will be introduced at a press conference Tuesday.

Schwartz has interviewed for defensive coordinator positions with the Cleveland Browns and Jacksonville Jaguars. He could be introduced as the Eagles’ defensive coordinator as soon as Tuesday.