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Fred Johnson Shores Up Right Side in Eagles' 33–26 Comeback Over Rams

The Eagles’ low-cost August reacquisition of Fred Johnson validated their depth strategy.

Overview

  • Lane Johnson left after the opening drive with a stinger and did not return, and he said he expects to play next week at Tampa Bay.
  • With Matt Pryor struggling at right tackle, Fred Johnson entered in the third quarter despite not practicing there during the week.
  • After the switch, Philadelphia scored touchdowns on three of its final four drives as pass protection stabilized for Jalen Hurts.
  • Hurts threw three second-half touchdowns and the Eagles erased a 19-point deficit to win 33-26.
  • Philadelphia traded a 2026 seventh-round pick to Jacksonville on Aug. 26 to bring back Johnson, a move praised postgame for bolstering swing-tackle depth.