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Lane Johnson Returns to Practice as Eagles Weigh Wild-Card Availability

Medical testing in practice will determine his availability for Sunday's wild-card game.

Overview

  • Johnson was a limited participant Wednesday, his first practice since a Nov. 16 Lisfranc sprain that cost him the final seven regular-season games.
  • Coaches and doctors plan to evaluate how his right foot responds to on-field work before any decision on playing the 49ers.
  • Opinions diverged as ESPN’s Adam Schefter said he expects Johnson to play, while analyst Brian Baldinger expressed doubt; the team has not issued a determination.
  • Philadelphia went 3-4 without the All-Pro this season, and Nick Sirianni called him a difference-maker as he works toward a potential return.
  • San Francisco began the week with several injuries, including LT Trent Williams and WR Ricky Pearsall not practicing, while the Eagles also saw LB Nakobe Dean limited in his return.