Eagles' Right Tackle Lane Johnson Questionable with Groin Injury

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26/11/2023 18h44

In a surprising turn of events, the Philadelphia Eagles have added right tackle Lane Johnson to their injury report just hours before their game against the Buffalo Bills. Johnson, who had not appeared on the injury report all week, is now considered questionable to play due to a groin injury.

This injury comes as a significant blow to the Eagles, as Johnson has not missed a game this season and has been a key part of their offensive line. The team listed Jack Driscoll as Johnson's backup on their depth chart. However, Driscoll has only played 67 offensive snaps this season, in contrast to his 16 starts over his first three seasons with the Eagles.

The Eagles have already ruled out tight ends Grant Calcaterra and Dallas Goedert, both with ankle and forearm injuries respectively. Safety Justin Evans, who is dealing with a knee injury, and defensive tackle Milton Williams, diagnosed with a concussion, were also ruled out on Friday.

The team is expected to release the full list of inactives for the 4:25 p.m. ET game 90 minutes before kickoff. This latest addition to the injury report only adds to the challenges the Eagles will face as they take on the Bills.

As the Eagles strive to maintain their momentum and secure a victory, the absence of key players like Johnson, Calcaterra, Goedert, Evans, and Williams will certainly put a strain on the team's depth and game plan. Head coach Nick Sirianni will have to strategize and make adjustments accordingly to fill the void left by these injured players.

The game against the Bills is poised to be a critical one for the Eagles as they look to maintain their position in the highly competitive NFC East. The team will have to rely on the next man up mentality, hoping that the backups, including Jack Driscoll, can step up and deliver a solid performance on Sunday afternoon.

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