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Lane Johnson Predicts Barkley Matches 2024 Production Again

8/20/2026

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Summary

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Lane Johnson says Saquon Barkley can match his 2024 production under the Eagles’ new offense.
Sean Mannion became the Eagles’ offensive coordinator for 2026, prompting role changes for Barkley.
Johnson predicts Barkley will line up as a receiver, flex wide, and run screen plays.
The Eagles traded wide receiver A.J. Brown to the Patriots, creating more receiving opportunities for Barkley.

History

Historical Context

After the St. Louis Rams’ 1999 “Greatest Show on Turf”—a 13-3 season that saw Marshall Faulk amass 2,429 yards from scrimmage and the offense average 31.9 points per game—their dual-threat model became a template. Today, Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Sean Mannian plans to mirror that scheme, flexing Saquon Barkley as a receiver following the trade of A.J. Brown.

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Story summary

Lane Johnson says Saquon Barkley can match his 2024 production under the Eagles’ new offense.
Sean Mannion became the Eagles’ offensive coordinator for 2026, prompting role changes for Barkley.
Johnson predicts Barkley will line up as a receiver, flex wide, and run screen plays.
The Eagles traded wide receiver A.J. Brown to the Patriots, creating more receiving opportunities for Barkley.

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