At a Glance
- Lane Johnson practiced for the second straight day after a Lisfranc sprain sidelined him since Nov. 16
- 21 of 22 projected starters expected to face the 49ers in Sunday’s wild-card game
- Landon Dickerson the lone absence Thursday, following usual late-season rest protocol
- Why it matters: A healthy offensive line could swing Philadelphia’s playoff opener
Philadelphia’s injury outlook flipped positive as right tackle Lane Johnson returned to the field, raising hopes he’ll start Sunday against San Francisco.
Johnson’s Comeback Trail
Johnson, 35, has not played since the Week 11 injury. His potential return would upgrade a line that surrendered zero sacks in his 10 games this season, per ProFootballFocus.
Backup Fred Johnson held down the spot during the seven-game absence, but the staff views Lane as a future Hall of Fame anchor.
Practice Report Highlights
Players back in action Thursday:
- LB Nakobe Dean (hamstring)
- DT Jalen Carter (hip)
- S Marcus Epps (concussion)
- TE Dallas Goedert (knee)
Full participants from Wednesday continued:
- OLB Jaelan Phillips (ankle)
- OLB Azeez Ojulari (hamstring)
Limited participant:
TE Grant Calcaterra (knee/ankle) – returned after missing Wednesday
Observer only:
OL Brett Toth (concussion) – present without a helmet
The only starter on Injured Reserve is rookie safety Drew Mukuba, who fractured his ankle in late November.
Key Takeaways
- Johnson’s consecutive practices signal real chance of suiting up Sunday
- Dickerson’s Thursday rest mirrors late-season routine
- Calcaterra’s return solidifies tight-end depth behind Goedert
- Toth still in protocol but present for meetings and walk-throughs
With kickoff approaching, the Eagles appear poised to field virtually their full starting lineup for the wild-card showdown.
