Eagles tackle Lane Johnson will sit out today’s game with a groin injury
The four-time Pro Bowler woke up this morning with soreness in his groin and reported the issue to team trainers.
Eagles star right tackle Lane Johnson will not play in the home game today against the Buffalo Bills because of a groin injury.
Johnson, 33, was a full participant in practice all week, but the four-time Pro Bowler woke up this morning with soreness in his groin and reported the issue to team trainers.
Johnson underwent an MRI exam and participated in individual drills before the 4:25 p.m. kickoff as multiple team officials, including general manager Howie Roseman, vice president of sports performance Ted Rath, athletic trainer Tom Hunkele, team physician Arsh Dhanota, and position coach Jeff Stoutland observed.
Results from Johnson’s MRI revealed inflammation, according to a league source. Due to the inflamation, along with the expected wet conditions at Lincoln Financial Field, the Eagles ruled Johnson out against the Bills with his long-term health in mind.
Also on the team’s inactive list are running back Rashaad Penny, tight ends Dallas Goedert and Grant Calcaterra, defensive tackle Milton Williams, and defensive back Josiah Scott.
During the Eagles’ lone loss to the New York Jets, Johnson exited after just nine snaps with an ankle injury and was replaced by Jack Driscoll.
The Bills rank second in the NFL with 39 sacks. Veteran pass rusher Leonard Floyd is first on the team with 9½ sacks.
Last year, Johnson missed two late regular-season games with a torn adductor in his groin. He held off surgery until the offseason and later returned for the team’s playoff run. Johnson, the No. 4 pick in the 2013 draft, completed his rehab process in time for the Eagles’ organized team activities, and he has played in every game this season.
Since 2016, the Eagles are 70-3-1 with Johnson in the starting lineup. They are 10-22 with Johnson sidelined.