Eagles, Lane Johnson and Lisfranc injury
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Johnson was initially diagnosed with a Lisfranc injury, and the thought was that the Eagles' star right tackle could miss 4-6 weeks.
Johnson plans to practice this week for the first time since suffering a Lisfranc sprain in his foot, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Johnson’s return to the field for a game could come as soon as Saturday against the Commanders, and if not that, then the following Sunday against the Bills appears likely.
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Lane Johnson likely to return to Eagles practice this week
Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson is “likely to return to practice this week,” according to a report from NFL insider Ian Rapoport. RapSheet adds that Johnson has “eyes on facing the Commanders or Bills.”
Eagles are nearly unbeatable with Lane Johnson in the lineup; that changes when the All-Pro right tackle exits
The Eagles lost right tackle Lane Johnson to a foot injury in Week 11. His backup, Fred Johnson, is now injured, too. Fred Johnson, who was not on the Wednesday injury report, appeared on Thursday’s report as limited in practice with an ankle injury. On Friday, coach Nick Sirianni was asked whether Fred Johnson was hurt during practice.
The last time the Eagles won a football game was Nov. 16, nearly a month ago. Not coincidentally, it was the last game Lane Johnson played, even
Lane Johnson's standing with the Eagles has never been questioned. He has appeared in 168 regular-season games. He has played in 15 postseason contests and has started every single one of them.