The Philadelphia Eagles released veteran offensive tackle Fred Johnson, marking the second consecutive day the team parted ways with an experienced player. Johnson had been with the Eagles since 2023 and won a Super Bowl with the team after the 2024 season.
The move came a day after Philadelphia released veteran wide receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown, a former first-round pick. The Eagles entered their Week 10 bye with a 2–7 record and a seven-game losing streak.
## Johnson Returned on a One-Year Contract
At 6-foot-7 and 326 pounds, Johnson started a career-high eight games in 2025 while filling in for All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson. He returned to Philadelphia on a one-year, $2.1 million contract for 2026 after expecting to secure a larger, multiyear deal in free agency.
“I feel like I proved this year that I’m a starter in this league,” Johnson said in January. “I don’t think there’s any going back now. There’s no going back to the swing tackle role, the guy who fills in. I think I’ve shown that I’m a starter, and I’m here to get what I deserve.”
