... began head coach Andy Reid’s 11th season chasing an elusive Super Bowl Championship there was some unfortunate news to take care of first. 

As feared throughout the Eagles offseason, defensive coordinator Jim Johnson will probably not be part of the 2009 Eagles season. Johnson has been stoically fighting melanoma cancer and had taken a leave of absence following the team’s first mini-camp in May. 

Johnson, 68, has always been Reid’s companion through his 10 years in Philadelphia that have mostly been filled with more ups than downs. The cornerstone of Reid’s coaching staff is a respected veteran defensive stalwart coach with 42 years in the business. 

Johnson has been a steady war...

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