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Eagles Eye Lane Johnson's Comeback Amid Injury Updates

1/8/2026

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The Philadelphia Eagles are hopeful for the return of right tackle Lane Johnson, sidelined since November 16, 2022, due to a Lisfranc injury.
Johnson has a record of 120 wins and 62 losses in games played, and Coach Nick Sirianni called him a "difference-maker."
Middle linebacker Nakobe Dean may also return after missing two games with a hamstring injury; he has 55 tackles and four sacks this season.
Jalen Carter and Marcus Epps were limited in practice.

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The Philadelphia Eagles are hopeful for the return of right tackle Lane Johnson, sidelined since November 16, 2022, due to a Lisfranc injury.
Johnson has a record of 120 wins and 62 losses in games played, and Coach Nick Sirianni called him a "difference-maker."
Middle linebacker Nakobe Dean may also return after missing two games with a hamstring injury; he has 55 tackles and four sacks this season.
Jalen Carter and Marcus Epps were limited in practice.