"The Tennessee Titans could lose their defensive line coach to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Jim Washburn, the Tennesseean reported, has been in discussions with the Eagles, and indications are he might leave the Titans after 12 seasons.

"The only thing I can confirm is (Washburn) has been talking (to the Eagles)," Titans coach Jeff Fisher told the newspaper Tuesday. "We are in the middle of it and going back and forth. I would think we'd find out in the next day or so."

Washburn, who has been with the Titans since 1999, could step in for Rory Segrest, whom the Eagles fired as defensive line coach earlier this month.

Washburn, 61, is known for a fiery disposition and an ability to develop linemen. Among those he has tutored are Jevon Kearse, Kyle Vanden Bosch, Albert Haynesworth, Jason Babin, Antwan Odom and Robaire Smith.

Five of his players (Kearse, Vanden Bosch, Kevin Carter, Haynesworth and Babin) have received a total of 10 Pro Bowl berths. Babin posted 12.5 sacks this past season to earn his first Pro Bowl nod."