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EaglesLane Johnson Exits With Ankle Injury, Listed as Questionable

Philadelphia labeled the injury an ankle issue, keeping him out to begin the second half.

Overview

  • Johnson was contacted on his left leg by Packers safety Evan Williams during a second-quarter run play and went down in pain.
  • He was evaluated in the blue medical tent, then was helped to the locker room and rode a cart in the tunnel for further assessment.
  • Veteran Fred Johnson replaced him at right tackle, while Lane Johnson later appeared on the sideline with his helmet but did not play the Eagles’ first second-half drive.
  • The Eagles have historically struggled without the multi-time All-Pro, with reports noting a 15-23 record in games he misses.
  • Green Bay also lost two-time Pro Bowler Elgton Jenkins to an ankle injury and ruled him out for the remainder of the game, with Sean Rhyan filling in at center.