Despite making progress this week after dealing with a foot injury, Philadelphia Eagles starting right tackle Lane Johnson was ruled out of Sunday’s wild-card round playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers.
The six-time Pro Bowl selection, who missed the Eagles’ last seven games with a Lisfranc injury, returned to practice Wednesday.
Fred Johnson, 28, has played in place of Lane Johnson over the last seven games.
Lane Johnson, 35, last suited up for a game on Nov. 16, however he played only 14 snaps before being ruled out against the Detroit Lions.
It has been a painful year for the two-time Super Bowl champion and two-time first-team All-Pro, who is in his 13th season with Philadelphia. He previously dealt with neck, shoulder and ankle injuries but has started 10 games for the Eagles.
Lane Johnson has started 168 regular-season games and 15 playoff contests since Philadelphia drafted him with the No. 4 overall pick in 2013.
The Eagles’ other inactives are offensive lineman Brett Toth (concussion), linebacker Joshua Uche, cornerback Jakorian Bennett, running back A.J. Dillon and defensive tackle Ty Robinson.
The Eagles (11-6) face the 49ers (12-5) knowing that a victory would secure a road game in the divisional round against the Chicago Bears.
–Field Level Media
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