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Former NY Jets safety interviews for Eagles DC position

After losing Jonathan Gannon to the Arizona Cardinals (who was hired as their head coach), the Philadelphia Eagles have started looking for their next defensive coordinator. A former New York Jets player could be at the top of their list.

Former Jets safety Jim Leonhard has interviewed for the Eagles’ defensive coordinator position, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.

The #Eagles have interviewed former Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard as they look to fill their DC job, per league source. Leonhard was a 10-year NFL safety who is respected in league circles.