Eagles' Lane Johnson Makes Bold Saquon Barkley Statement
Philadelphia Eagles offense tackle Lane Johnson is looking to go out with a bang in what is likely his final NFL season in 2026.
Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson is set to make a memorable statement in his likely final NFL season of 2026. Over the 2025 regular season, Johnson missed seven games due to injuries, which impacted the performance of the Eagles' offensive line, which was not as effective as during the previous Super Bowl season.
On Wednesday, Johnson assured that significant improvements will be made in 2026. He promised that running back Saquon Barkley will regain the historic productivity he demonstrated during the Eagles' 2024 campaign. "We will see the Saquon of two years ago," Johnson stated during a joint practice with the New England Patriots, as reported by team insider John Clark of NBC.
During the 2024 season, Barkley led the league with 2,005 rushing yards through 16 games, scoring 13 touchdowns. The previous year, he recorded 1,140 rushing yards and seven touchdowns. The Eagles will host the New England Patriots in a preseason game on Saturday and conclude their preseason schedule with a matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals the following week.
Philadelphia's regular season will kick off on September 13 with a matchup against the Washington Commanders.
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