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Dan Quinn has taken over defensive play-calling for the Washington Commanders after a poor defensive performance, while Joe Whitt Jr. remains on the staff. Quinn aims to improve the defense, which ranks near the bottom in points and yards allowed, by leveraging his previous experience working with Whitt in Dallas.
The Philadelphia Eagles have made changes to their defensive play-calling, with Matt Patricia taking over from Sean Desai as the team's defensive coordinator. Desai will move to the coaching booth while Patricia handles the play-calling duties. The decision comes after the Eagles' poor defensive performances in recent weeks. Additionally, quarterback Jalen Hurts is battling an illness but is expected to start in Monday night's game against the Seattle Seahawks. The Eagles have also made changes to their practice routine in an effort to improve.
The Philadelphia Eagles have made a change in their defensive play-calling roles, with Matt Patricia assuming the duties while defensive coordinator Sean Desai transitions to the coaches' booth. Desai will remain the Eagles' defensive coordinator, but the move comes as the team's defense has struggled, ranking 25th in points allowed and surrendering 10 straight scores in recent blowout losses. The decision is seen as a significant shift in the team's process, and it comes as the Eagles enter a crucial four-game stretch tied for the No. 1 seed in the NFC.
The Philadelphia Eagles have made changes to their defensive play-calling, with Matt Patricia taking over from Sean Desai. Desai will remain as defensive coordinator but will move to the coaching booth, while Patricia will handle the play-calling duties. This decision comes after the Eagles' struggles on defense in recent weeks. Additionally, quarterback Jalen Hurts is battling an illness but is still expected to start against the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night. The Eagles have also made changes to their practice routine, opting for a full-padded practice instead of a walkthrough.
Buffalo Bills edge rusher Von Miller is set to travel with the team to London for their Week 5 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars after returning to practice following an ACL injury. With Buffalo's defense already performing well, Miller's return is expected to boost their production. Despite the need for some re-acclimation, Miller's experience with ACL injuries and leadership qualities make him a valuable asset on the field. Additionally, his presence could contribute to the aggressive and adaptable defensive play-calling by head coach Sean McDermott.
Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus plans to continue calling defensive plays for the rest of the season, following the resignation of defensive coordinator Alan Williams. The Bears' defense has struggled, allowing 106 points and 456 yards in their last game. If the team's poor performance continues, Eberflus may face changes in his role before next season.