Despite traveling to Tampa, Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson was unable to clear concussion protocol in time to play in Sundays game against the Buccaneers. The team has officially ruled him out hours prior to kickoff.
Johnson suffered a concussion during the first half against the Saints in Week 3, but he was able to return to practice pretty quickly giving some hope he might be available this week. Turns out, he’ll join A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith and this Bucs game.
Fred Johnson will presumably step in for Lane, just like he did last week. The backup RT did an impressive job, and seemed capable enough for the offensive game plan to be unchanged.
#Eagles RT Lane Johnson (concussion) didn’t clear the protocol in time for today’s game at the Bucs and will be listed out, NFL sources said.
The Eagles are 91-54-1 when he’s in the lineup, 14-22 when he’s not in the regular season.
Johnson will be on the sidelines to help…
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) September 29, 2024
Still, the Eagles are always a better team with Lane Johnson on the field — their record proves that. But now, the veteran will get some extra rest heading into their Week 5 bye, before returning to play.
