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Lane Johnson left Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions with a foot injury, marking the second consecutive week the Philadelphia Eagles‘ veteran right tackle could not finish. The 35-year-old went directly to the locker room, and ESPN reported Monday that he would be placed on injured reserve.
While the injury is not considered season-ending, it adds another blow to an offensive line already depleted by health issues. Insider Mike Garafolo provided details on the expected recovery timeline, which could keep Johnson sidelined for more than a month.
“Eagles RT Lane Johnson suffered a Lisfranc sprain in his foot that should sideline him around 4-6 weeks. Johnson is gathering more medical opinions but the hope is that timeline holds and it’s not a season-ending injury for the perennial All-Pro,” Garafolo posted on X.
Sources to me and @RapSheet: #Eagles RT Lane Johnson suffered a Lisfranc sprain in his foot that should sideline him around 4-6 weeks. Johnson is gathering more medical opinions but the hope is that timeline holds and it’s not a season-ending injury for the perennial All-Pro. pic.twitter.com/i6RW0VgY7n
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) November 17, 2025
Lisfranc injuries typically result from high-force blows to the midfoot, a common occurrence in collision sports like football. Fractures around the Lisfranc joint appear frequently in these situations, though simple twisting motions can cause similar damage.
The term refers to any injury involving the joint at the top of the foot where metatarsal bones connect the toes to the rest of the structure. Johnson entered the season as one of the NFL’s elite right tackles and a future Hall of Fame candidate.
He had not allowed a sack or quarterback hit before suffering the injury during a first-quarter play involving Saquon Barkley. Fred Johnson replaced him for the remainder of the game.
The 13-year veteran and cornerstone of the Philadelphia Eagles’ offensive line had performed flawlessly before this setback. He dealt with an ankle issue earlier this season but managed to play through it without missing time. Johnson will now face a minimum four-week absence if placed on injured reserve as expected.
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