Johnson proved he can be a starter for the Eagles, starting the final nine games of the season (including the playoffs) and 15 contests since the start of 2024. His run as a multi-positional option grew out of necessity due to injuries, and he logged starts at both left and right tackle during that stretch. 💪🏈
But a clear path to a guaranteed starting role is murky because the Eagles boast two All-Pro tackles: Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson. Mailata is entrenched at left tackle through 2028, and Lane Johnson, who will be 36 in May, missed seven games in 2025. The team will likely want insurance and depth, and Johnson’s contract runs for two more seasons, complicating any straightforward lineup entry. 🛡️🏗️
Johnson’s recent NFL journey includes a prior departure from Philadelphia to Jacksonville on a one-year deal, followed by a trade back to the Eagles for a 2026 seventh-round pick. He started a career-high eight games for Philly in that period, embraced the swing-tackle role, and helped the team win the NFC East. Now, he’s focused on maximizing opportunities and pursuing what’s best for his career, while noting that home is important to him. 🔄🏃
Across seven seasons, Johnson has appeared in 79 NFL games with 22 starts, also spending time with the Cincinnati Bengals and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He remains a versatile veteran who is eager to start if given a consistent opportunity, but his future with the Eagles will hinge on whether an opening appears on a guaranteed basis. 🎯🔒
