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Lane Johnson’s Status for EaglesWild Card vs. 49ers Comes Down to Game-Time Decision

The Eagles will determine his availability after a pregame evaluation of his injured foot.

Overview

  • Johnson is officially questionable after limited practices this week as he returns from a Lisfranc injury that cost him seven games.
  • NFL Network reporters Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport describe real concern he could miss the game, calling it a legitimate game-time call.
  • Local reporter Jason Dumas says he was told Johnson will play, reflecting a week of conflicting updates.
  • Reports note ongoing pain and swelling with the foot, raising questions about how effective he would be if active.
  • If he cannot play, Fred Johnson is the expected starter, with final confirmation coming on the 3:00 p.m. ET inactives ahead of a 4:30 p.m. kickoff at Lincoln Financial Field.