The struggles for the Philadelphia Eagles don’t seem to end just yet. Already sitting on a 3-game losing streak, the team had been counting on their offensive tackle, Lane Johnson’s comeback. However, it seems like the 35-year-old isn’t ready to step back on the field just yet. According to the latest reports, the OT would require another week to recover, leaving the team in their continued misery ahead of the Raiders clash.

“Sounding like Lane Johnson (foot) will need another week before returning to the #Eagles lineup. Sunday’s opponent also doesn’t make his return imperative,” insider Jeff McLane wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “Eagles have lost 3 straight with Johnson out. They’ve gone 14-27 when the future HOF tackle has not played in his career.”

Johnson’s absence was marked in Wednesday’s walkthrough practice. The OT has already missed three games because of a sprain in his right foot (a Lisfranc injury), and it still doesn’t look like he’s close to returning. His absence continues to be a significant concern for Philadelphia’s struggling offense. If Johnson is ruled out again, Fred Johnson is expected to start at right tackle against the Raiders.

Johnson suffered the injury in his right foot during the Week 11 win over the Detroit Lions, forcing him out early in that game. Before the injury, the 35-year-old was an anchor on the offensive line. In a total of 10 games this season, he played 450 snaps with zero sacks allowed. The numbers also ranked him first among right tackles in that category and also earned him a strong pass-blocking reputation.

Without Johnson, Philadelphia’s offense has struggled in protecting the quarterback and promoting the run. This also impacted scoring and, therefore, implied extra pressure on Jalen Hurts. The concerning dip in his performance raised speculations around the chances of him being benched.

Nick Sirianni silences the calls surrounding Jalen Hurts’ struggles

The Eagles’ recent offensive issues drew loud reactions from fans. Boos echoed through the home crowd during the team’s loss to Chicago (29 Nov), and the frustration continued in Los Angeles. While Jalen Hurts is now up to six interceptions this season (more than he threw last year), the head coach, Nick Sirianni, maintained composure, turning down claims of benching him following the recent losses.

“I know every time I go out in that field with Jalen Hurts as our quarterback, we have a chance to win the game,” Sirianni spoke on 94 WIP. “We’ve won a lot of football games. We don’t ever go in and assign something. This is a team game. You win together as a team. You lose together as a team.”

The Monday night game against the Chargers saw Hurts turn the ball over five times, with four interceptions and a lost fumble. This not only marked one bad game but also challenged the team’s history, with most giveaways by any Eagles player since 1978. Struggling to secure a win since their last against the Packers (Nov 10), the updated timeline on Lane Johnson’s return is surely a apprehension for the Eagles.

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