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Philadelphia Eagles’ Jim Johnson Takes a Leave of Absence
Published: May 18, 2009
"Jim and I agreed that he needs to concentrate all of his efforts on his recovery," Eagles coach Andy Reid said Monday. "His health is number one."
In 2001, Johnson was treated for melanoma. Following the Eagles' loss to the Cardinals, the team announced the cancer had returned.
"He's struggling," Reid said Monday. "But he's a tough guy and a true battler."
Johnson had recovered enough to to coach from a motorized scooter during the team's first post-draft minicamp earlier this month, but he wasn't sure if he could return to the field for the upcoming season.
"It's too early to tell," Johnson said on May 2. "I'm taking this one day at a time or one camp at a time. I'll just keep working at it, and as long as I can hold my work schedule, I'll feel fine, and we'll just see how it goes."
Reid said he hopes Johnson will be able to return to the team soon.
Johnson, known for his aggressive defensive st...
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