National Football League

Eagles hire Bobby April; fire Ted Daisher

Published Jan. 14, 2010 4:13 p.m. ET

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The Eagles have fired Ted Daisher and hired former Bills assistant Bobby April to be their special teams coordinator.

Daisher spent one season as Philadelphia's special teams coach. The team also fired strength and conditioning coach Mike Wolf, and assistant strength and conditioning coach Jay Merlino.

April worked in Buffalo the last six seasons and previously coached in Atlanta, Pittsburgh, New Orleans and St. Louis during 18 years in the NFL.

``Bobby April has proven himself as one of the top special teams coaches in this league,'' coach Andy Reid said in a statement Thursday. ``I have spoken with many coaches and players who have worked with and played under Bobby directly and they have had nothing but the highest regard for him in terms as a coach and as a person.''