Eagles Interviewing Jim Schwartz For Defensive Coordinator Job

January 19, 2016

Update:

Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Eagles are interviewing Jim Schwartz for their open defensive coordinator position Tuesday.

According to Rapoport, if all goes well, Schwartz is expected to join their coaching staff.
Adam Caplan reports that Schwartz wants the job and the Eagles are “very interested” in him.

Last night, Mark Eckel of NJ.com reports that the Eagles are expected to name Schwartz their new defensive coordinator on Tuesday and introduce him at a press conference tomorrow afternoon.

We’ll have more regarding Schwartz and the Eagles as the news is available.

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Jamie Apody of 6ABC.com reports that there is a “strong possibility” the Eagles will name former Lions HC Jim Schwartz as new defensive coordinator.

According to Apody, Schwartz arrived in Philadelphia around 5 p.m. Monday.
Paul Kuharsky reports that Schwartz is drawing interest from the Browns and Jaguars for their defensive coordinator positions.
Kuharsky mentions that Schwartz would have liked to work for the Titans, but Dick LeBeau is in line to return for the 2016 season.

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Alex Marvez of FOX Sports reports that the Jaguars have interviewed former Lions HC Jim Schwartz for their defensive coordinator vacancy.

Jason La Canfora reported earlier in the day that the Jaguars have been trying to lure Schwartz to Jacksonville to run their defense. However, La Canfora mentioned that he wasn’t sure Schwartz would be willing to take that job, or any other position that wouldn’t be a perfect situation for him.

Although, it seems like a clear indication of his interest if he has already met with the Jaguars.

Schwartz has come up as a potential option for the Eagles and Titans in recent weeks.

The Jaguars fired defensive coordinator Bob Babich close to a week ago after three seasons in Jacksonville.

Schwartz, 49, was by as the Lions back in 2009. During his five years in Detroit, Schwartz led them to a record of 29-51 (36.3 percent) including one playoff appearance.

After being fired for after the 2013 season, Schwartz caught on with the Bills as their defensive coordinator, and had a good amount of success running their defensive before Buffalo brought in a defensive staff.