Taking stock of the Eagles’ offensive line after Lane Johnson’s retirement

In the wake of Lane Johnson’s retirement, the Philadelphia Eagles are grappling with the state of their offensive line. As of Week 5, the projected starters are Jordan Mailata at left tackle, Willie Lampkin at left guard, Drew Kendall at center, Tyler Steen at right guard, and Markel Bell at right tackle. The backup offensive linemen include Fred Johnson and Micah Morris at offensive guard, along with Jake Majors, Kiran Amegadjie, and John Ojukwu on the practice squad.

With Johnson's absence, Bell will take over as the starter at right tackle and may continue to do so in the future. Fred Johnson, who has been sidelined with a knee injury for the last two games, remains a potential fallback option, though he is currently out. The Eagles could consider promoting Ojukwu and/or Amegadjie to the active roster to address tackle depth.

Cam Jurgens is believed to be in the concussion protocol, which could result in him missing at least one game. If he is unable to return, Lampkin will make his first NFL start at left guard. Lampkin, despite his smaller stature, has demonstrated his mettle in training camp and preseason settings. The Eagles might consider moving him to center or flipping the positions of Lampkin and Kendall to maximize offensive line effectiveness.

Landon Dickerson is currently on injured reserve, and it remains uncertain whether he will be healthy enough to return as early as Week 6. The Eagles may explore signing Majors to the roster or promoting him from the practice squad to bolster interior depth. However, Bell's development could be hindered if the team opts to bring in a veteran. Potential external signings may include Taylor Decker, Cam Robinson, or Jonah Williams, though these moves could impact Bell's development.