Former Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Johnson died on Tuesday (July 28) after a long battle with skin cancer. Jim, who was 68 years old, worked for as defensive coordinator for 10 years under coach Andy Reid before being replaced by Sean McDermott just last week.

“For ten years, Jim Johnson was an exceptional coach for the Philadelphia Eagles, but more importantly, he was an outstanding human being,” Eagles chairman Jeffrey Lurie said in a statement released by the team. “Jim epitomized the traits of what a great coach should be — a teacher, a leader and a winner. He positively touched the lives of so many people in and out of the Eagles organization. It was easy to feel close to him. We will miss him greatly.”

Jim is survived by his wife, Vicky, his two children, Scott and Michelle, and four grandchildren.