Eagles RT Lane Johnson Ruled Out for Sunday’s Game vs Seahawks
By Sean Facey
The Philadelphia Eagles just lost a key player for their game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.
Right tackle Lane Johnson is still in concussion protocol and has been ruled out for the Week 12 showdown. He left the Eagles' matchup against the Patriots with a concussion last week.
#Eagles have ruled out RT Lane Johnson. Andre Dillard gets the start vs. the #Seahawks.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) November 22, 2019
2019 first-round draft pick Andre Dillard will start in his place, though he'll have some big shoes to fill.
Johnson stands out as one of the best edge protectors in all of football. The two-time Pro Bowler and 2017 All-Pro has done a good job of protecting franchise quarterback Carson Wentz this year, but at least for one week, that responsibility falls to Dillard.
Lane Johnson being out is huge. However, it will be mostly moot if Jadeveon Clowney is out for the #Seahawks. We're still waiting on Seattle's injury designations. Clowney hasn't practiced all week. https://t.co/0lSGAXbAEy
— Joe Fann (@Joe_Fann) November 22, 2019
Fortunately, the offensive line might catch a break even with Johnson missing the game. Star defensive lineman Jadeveon Clowney quite possibly will not suit up for the Seahawks on Sunday as he continues to nurse knee and hip injuries.
Perhaps the Eagles will be able to survive a tough NFC showdown on Sunday without one of critical starters on offense.