Eagles’ Jalen Carter, Lane Johnson Out for Monday vs. Chargers

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Eagles’ Jalen Carter, Lane Johnson Out for Monday vs. Chargers

The Philadelphia Eagles will face the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night without key players Jalen Carter and Lane Johnson. Both linemen have been officially ruled out due to injuries. This marks the second consecutive game that Carter, a prominent defensive tackle, will miss.

Injury Updates for Eagles’ Key Players

Jalen Carter: Out with shoulder injuries. Previously missed a game against the Giants due to a heel issue.
Lane Johnson: Missing his third straight game due to a foot injury.

Head Coach Nick Sirianni expressed his confidence in the remaining players. He stated, “We’ll see how it is today and we’ll go from there. But got a lot of faith in the guys in that defensive line group.” Carter has participated in 72 percent of defensive snaps this season, despite his absences in earlier games.

Defensive Line Adjustments

With Carter sidelined, teammates Moro Ojomo and Jordan Davis have stepped up, playing over 60 percent of defensive snaps. Byron Young and rookie Ty Robinson are also part of the rotation, with Robinson eager for an expanded role.

Moro Ojomo: Over 60 percent of snaps.
Jordan Davis: Over 60 percent of snaps.
Byron Young: Just below 25 percent of snaps.
Ty Robinson: 35 total defensive snaps in seven games.

Additionally, the Eagles have Ta’Quon Graham and Gabe Hall available in practice. Hall has seen action in earlier games this season.

Impact of Lane Johnson’s Absence

Lane Johnson’s absence will lead to Fred Johnson starting at right tackle. Sirianni praised Johnson’s work ethic, highlighting his commitment to improving his game throughout the injury recovery process.

Other injuries are being monitored closely as well. Safety Marcus Epps (shoulder) and tackle Myles Hinton (back) are questionable, with the Eagles needing to finalize their status before Monday’s game at 4 PM. Pro Bowl left guard Landon Dickerson is set to play after resting on Friday.

Overall Team Readiness

As the Eagles prepare to take on the Chargers, they appear to be focusing on their defensive strategies. The team has been using three defensive tackles in base personnel around 21.6 percent of the time this season, proving their adaptability amidst injuries.