Philadelphia Eagles veteran tackle Lane Johnson had some subtle shade for Los Angeles Rams edge-rusher Jared Verse on Sunday following their divisional round clash. The Eagles held off a late charge from the Rams to secure a spot in the NFC championship with a 28-22 victory. Before the matchup, Verse had caused a stir by calling out Eagles fans.
Nakobe Dean and Zack Baun arrived at work together, but Dean wouldn’t be lining up alongside his All-Pro teammate during Sunday’s win over the Rams. Instead, Dean was on crutches, sidelined with a torn patellar tendon that will keep him out until next year.
Someone within the Philadelphia Eagles organization didn't appreciate right tackle Lane Johnson losing out on the league's first-team All-Pro right tackle spot to Detroit Lions right tackle Penei Sewell for the second season in a row.
It didn't matter. Sewell became the first tackle since Anthony Munoz to be named a First-Team All-Pro twice before turning 25 years old. The 34-year-old Johnson was forced to settle for the second-team nod for the fourth time in his career.
PHILADELPHIA - For those who don’t know, being named a second-team All-Pro is hardly an insult but it has fueled Lane Johnson, the Eagles’ future Hall of Fame r
Taped on the wall by Lane Johnson's locker is a comparison chart between him and Penei Sewell. The Associated Press All-Pro teams were released on Friday when the chart was placed next to Johnson's locker,
Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson made a silent protest for not being named as a first-team All-Pro, and he could use that as motivation for SUnday's wild-card game against Green Bay Packers.
Saquon Barkley and Zack Baun earned first-team honors, while Jordan Mailata and several other Eagles made the second-team.
Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson is not satisfied with his second-team All-Pro designation. Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer shared
Philadelphia held off a late rally by the Rams to punch its ticket to next Sunday’s NFC championship at home against the Commanders.
Matthew Stafford and the Rams look to pull off an upset against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC divisional playoffs Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field.