Eagles All-Pro Lane Johnson Back at Practice, Earns 'Cornerstone' Label
Lane Johnson returned to Eagles practice after a four-day absence, earning high praise from teammate Jordan Davis.
Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson rejoined practice after a four-week absence due to personal matters. While a limited participant, his presence was appreciated as a vital part of the offensive line. Defensive tackle Jordan Davis praised Johnson's calming presence, emphasizing his importance to the team. "One day, I'm not going to be able to say that I have him in the locker room," Davis stated.
Johnson's return follows a challenging season for the Eagles' offense, which saw A.J. Brown's numbers decline and Saquon Barkley's rushing totals drop significantly. Jalen Hurts also struggled with his lowest rushing total since his rookie year and lowest completion percentage since 2020. Johnson, a six-time Pro Bowler and one of the NFL's top right tackles, missed just 10 games due to a serious foot injury.
With Brown departing and rookie Makai Lemon stepping in as the second receiver, the Eagles will need Johnson's leadership to reestablish their reputation as a potent rushing team, particularly with Barkley and Hurts aiming to regain their 2024 dominance.
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