The team feared the tackle could miss an extended period even though X-rays came back negative after he was hurt during the loss to the New York Jets on Sunday.
An injured Lane Johnson walks to the locker room during the loss to the Jets at MetLife Stadium on Sunday.The team feared he could miss an extended period even though X-rays came back negative after he left in the first quarter of the Eagles’ 20-14 loss at the New York Jets on Sunday. Johnson will push to return, though, in time for Sunday’s home game against the 5-1 Dolphins, sources said., who tossed three interceptions, including a disastrous pick in the final two minutes.
If Johnson has to miss more time, Driscoll could still be the guy at right tackle. In the past, he has performed better with a week to prepare as opposed to in a pinch. The Eagles could also move Jordan Mailata from left tackle to account for backups Fred Johnson and rookie Tyler Steen, who have little experience on the right.
But the Eagles may have dodged a bullet. Johnson has dealt with his share of injuries over his illustrious 11-year career. The most significant was a left ankle sprain that caused issues for several years when he initially returned before he was fully recovered.Last season, he missed the final two games of the regular season with a core muscle injury. He held off surgery, though, and returned in time for the postseason.
The Eagles have been a decidedly different team with the All-Pro vs. when he’s out. They are 84-48-1 in games in which Johnson has played and 13-22 when he’s been sidelined.
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