What was originally reported on Wednesday is now confirmed: the Philadelphia Eagles officially announced they are hiring Vic Fangio to be their new defensive coordinator.
The team issued the following statement from Nick Sirianni:
“Vic’s reputation obviously speaks for itself. He’s a brilliant defensive mind who has coached at a very high level in this league for many years. In my time spent with Vic, I’ve seen firsthand what makes him such a great coach - tremendous knowledge of the game, passion, and work ethic. I’m excited for our coaches and players to be able to learn from him and see it for themselves.