Eagles DC Takes Leave Of Absence

From Sal Paolantonio of ESPN.com:

Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Johnson is taking a leave of absence.

Johnson is beginning a second round of chemotherapy to deal with cancer, which has him confined to a wheelchair.

Johnson won't coach at the upcoming OTAs -- organized team activities -- a three-day rookie camp beginning Wednesday.

"I told him to take care of himself first, and when he's ready to come back, come back," Eagles coach Andy Reid said Monday.

"I'd like to tell you he's great, but he's not. He's struggling right now," said Reid, who said he talks to Johnson every day by phone. "I told him, when you feel like it, come back."

Secondary coach Sean McDermott will coach the Eagles defense in the interim.

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