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Don Breaux, who spent 17 years with the Redskins as a coach in two different stints with the team, has retired because of a heart condition, the Redskins announced Thursday.
Breaux spent three years as a quarterback in the NFL with the Broncos and Chargers before turning to coaching. He spent 40 years as a coach, including 27 in the NFL. Breaux was the RB coach for the Redskins under Joe Gibbs from 1981 to '93, returning to the team with Gibbs in his second tour as coach in '04, holding the title of offensive coordinator. Gibbs retired following last season, but Breaux had been expected to remain on Jim Zorn's staff as an offensive assistant, until his recent health concerns arose.
In a statement issued by the team, Breaux said, "I felt it was a privilege to coach for one of the NFL's premier franchises for 17 years under an outstanding leader of men in Joe Gibbs. I also want to pay tribute to Dan Snyder, who I feel operates a first-class organization for the fans, players, coaches and staff. I wish the Redskins success under new Head Coach Jim Zorn. I was looking forward to working with Coach Zorn and the staff."
Breaux turns 68 in August.
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