All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson will miss the Philadelphia Eagles' Week 4 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to a concussion. Johnson suffered the injury in last week's win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Philadelphia Eagles will be without one of their most important pieces on the offensive line when they take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 4. All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson has been ruled out of the game due to a concussion.
Johnson suffered the injury in the fourth quarter of the Eagles' 29-21 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars last week. He was hit in the head by Jaguars defensive end Dawuane Smoot on a running play and was slow to get up. Johnson left the game and did not return.
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After the game, Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said that Johnson was "in the protocol" for concussions. On Wednesday, the Eagles officially ruled Johnson out for the Buccaneers game.
Johnson's absence is a big blow to the Eagles' offense. He is one of the best tackles in the NFL and has been a key part of the Eagles' success in recent years. Johnson has been named to the Pro Bowl three times and was a first-team All-Pro selection in 2019 and 2020.
Without Johnson, the Eagles will likely start Jack Driscoll at right tackle. Driscoll started four games at right tackle for the Eagles last season and played well. However, he is not as experienced as Johnson and will be facing a tough test against the Buccaneers' pass rush.
The Buccaneers have one of the best pass rushes in the NFL, led by Shaq Barrett and Joe Tryon-Shoyinka. Barrett is a two-time Pro Bowler and Tryon-Shoyinka is a rising star. The Buccaneers also have Vita Vea, one of the best interior defensive linemen in the league.
The Eagles will need to find a way to protect quarterback Jalen Hurts without Johnson in the lineup. Hurts has been sacked 10 times in three games this season, and the Buccaneers are sure to bring pressure.
The Eagles will also be without wide receiver A.J. Brown, who is dealing with an ankle injury. Brown is the Eagles' leading receiver and his absence will be a big blow to the offense.
Despite the injuries, the Eagles are still confident that they can beat the Buccaneers. The Eagles have a talented roster and they are well-coached. They will need to play their best game of the season to beat the Buccaneers, but they are capable of doing it.
Here is a list of the Eagles' inactives for the game against the Buccaneers:
* Lane Johnson, RT (concussion)
* A.J. Brown, WR (ankle)
* Jordan Davis, DT (ankle)
* Josh Sweat, DE (neck)
* Avonte Maddox, CB (ankle)
* Jason Kelce, C (rest)
* Nakobe Dean, LB (rest)
The Eagles and Buccaneers will kick off at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
