Eagles say they're not adding defensive consultant

Asked whether they were set to hire a defensive consultant, as reported by ESPN, an Eagles spokesman said Tuesday that the team was not hiring one.

The Eagles denied a report they were interested in hiring a defensive consultant. (Clem Murray/Staff Photographer)Read more

Published Oct. 12, 2011, 3:01 a.m. ET

Asked whether they were set to hire a defensive consultant, as reported by ESPN, an Eagles spokesman said Tuesday that the team was not hiring one.

The 1-4 Eagles, however, did not deny considering the idea of hiring another coach to assist first-year defensive coordinator Juan Castillo.

Chris Mortensen of ESPN reported Monday that Eagles coach Andy Reid and the team's front office had discussed the premise of hiring a veteran coach during the bye week to help with the struggling defense.

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