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The Giants created an opening for a defensive coordinator by firing Perry Fewell on Wednesday and they’re reportedly looking at a member of another NFC East team’s staff for a possible replacement.

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Giants have requested permission to interview Redskins defensive backs coach Raheem Morris for the position. Morris has been in that role for the last three seasons and joined the staff in Washington after his three-year stint as the head coach in Tampa came to an end. He’s never been a defensive coordinator in the NFL, but did run the defense at Kansas State for the 2006 season.

The Redskins could block Morris from interviewing, a right they’ve had reinforced to them a couple of times recently as they look for a defensive coordinator of their own. Morris hasn’t been mentioned as a candidate for the position, however, and that might lead Washington to let him pursue other opportunities this year.