Ahead of a week 17 clash with the Washington Football Team, the Eagles were blindsided by news that their defensive coordinator, Jim Schwartz, was going to let his contract expire at the end of the season and take a year off from coaching. With a huge void to fill, this would presumably send the front office into a frantic foray to find his successor…but that may not be the case.
Say hello to Matt Burke
Back in January of 2019, the Eagles on-boarded a familiar face to Jim Schwartz. At the time, the move seemed confusing, but now the stars may finally beginning to align.