The Philadelphia Eagles are hopeful that four-time Professional Bowl proper deal with Lane Johnson will return for the postseason, however he’s not anticipated to play once more this common season as a result of a torn tendon within the stomach space, sources advised ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Johnson underwent an MRI, which confirmed the character of the damage, which he suffered late within the fourth quarter of Saturday’s loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
Jack Driscoll changed Johnson at proper deal with for the rest of Saturday’s sport.
The Eagles are also coping with an damage to beginning quarterback and MVP candidate Jalen Hurts, who missed Saturday’s sport with a sprained shoulder.
Johnson, 32, was chosen to his fourth Professional Bowl this 12 months and had began all 15 video games for the Eagles this season. His standing is also unsure to play in opposition to the New Orleans Saints in Week 17, league sources have advised Schefter.
The Eagles boast the NFL’s greatest document at 13-2 and can clinch the NFC’s prime seed and home-field benefit all through the playoffs with one other victory.