National Football League

Eagles hire Todd Bowles to coach secondary

Published Jan. 30, 2012 5:14 p.m. ET

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Former Dolphins interim coach Todd Bowles has been hired to coach the Philadelphia Eagles' secondary.

Bowles, a 12-year NFL coaching veteran, was 2-1 as Miami's head coach after Tony Sparano was fired. He replaces Johnny Lynn in Philadelphia. The move was announced Monday.

Bowles previously served as the Dolphins assistant head coach/secondary for three seasons (2008-11). Bowles has also coached for Dallas, Cleveland and the New York Jets. Bowles was a defensive back at Temple and played eight seasons in the NFL with Washington and San Francisco.