According to a report from Tom Pelissero, Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator and former Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz intends to allow his contract to expire and take a year off from coaching in 2021 as he contemplates retirement.
Schwartz, who is 54, was previously head coach of the Lions from 2009-2013, where he compiled a record of 29-51.
After spending a year as DC of the Buffalo Bills, Schwartz left for the Eagles, where he has served as their defensive coordinator since the 2016 season.
#Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz intends to allow his contract to expire and take a year off from coaching in 2021 as he contemplates retirement, per sources. https://t.co/w4O3KCUq0K
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 2, 2021
