Vikings' Woods interviews for Eagles job

The Vikings defensive backs coach is a candidate to become Philadelphia's defensive coordinator.

February 2, 2011 at 4:08AM

Vikings defensive backs coach Joe Woods interviewed for the Eagles defensive coordinator's job, according to NFL sources.

Philadelphia is looking to replace Sean McDermott. Woods has spent the past five seasons with the Vikings and is good friends with Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, who was Minnesota's defensive coordinator in 2006.

According to Comcast SportsNet, the Eagles previously interviewed Saints defensive backs coach Dennis Allen, who became defensive coordinator of the Broncos, and Bears defensive backs coach Jon Hoke.

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