Eagles’ Johnson Likely to Rejoin Team in Week 16 Against Commanders
Lane Johnson, the right tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles, aims to return to action either in Week 16 against the Washington Commanders or in Week 17 versus the Buffalo Bills. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport provided this update, confirming Johnson’s recovery timeline from a Lisfranc sprain.
Injury Update on Lane Johnson
Johnson has missed four consecutive games since sustaining his injury during a matchup against the Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football in mid-November. He managed to participate in the first ten games of the season prior to the injury.
Practice Resumption
Reports indicate that Johnson is likely to start practicing this week, marking his first on-field activity since the injury. This return could bolster the Eagles’ offensive line significantly.
Performance Metrics
During the 2025 season, Johnson has recorded impressive statistics. He allowed only seven pressures and did not concede a single sack over 262 pass-blocking snaps, according to Pro Football Focus (PFF).
Impact of Johnson’s Absence
With Johnson sidelined, Fred Johnson has stepped in as the replacement at right tackle. The loss of their All-Pro player has created challenges for Philly’s offense, which ranks 27th in success rate leading into Week 15 against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Current Team Standing
Despite the struggles, the Eagles remain atop the NFC East with an 8-5 record. However, they are looking to end a three-game losing streak in their upcoming match against the Commanders.
- Position: Right Tackle
- Injury: Lisfranc sprain
- Games Missed: 4
- First 10 Games: 7 pressures allowed, 0 sacks
- Current Record: 8-5
- Next Opponents: Washington Commanders (Week 16), Buffalo Bills (Week 17)
