The Philadelphia Eagles have found their new defensive coordinator.
The Eagles have named former Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon their new DC.
According to CBSSports.com,
The Eagles also reportedly interviewed Washington DBs coach Chris Harris. Both candidates for this job that we heard about have coached with new head coach Nick Sirianni before, which is significant. The last time the Eagles hired a head coach, Doug Pederson and Jim Schwartz did not have a close relationship.
Gannon has been the Colts’ defensive backs coach since 2018, when Frank Reich’s staff took over in Indy. So he and Sirianni have been working together for the last three seasons.
Gannon has been a hot name over the last week, taking several interviews for defensive coordinator positions. So this would be a good get for the Eagles. Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus is thought to be a candidate for the Texans’ head coaching opening. So the Eagles are getting Gannon before that potentially happens and the Colts might ask him to take over. The Colts had the No. 8 defense in the NFL in 2020.
Apparently, Gannon played a huge role in the development of several young DBs in Indy. And he also helped the Colts land Xavier Rhodes and then got him back to playing at a Pro Bowl level.
The Colts had the eighth ranked defense during the 2020 NFL season. Let’s see what Gannon can do in Philly.
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