Lane Johnson Ruled Out for Eagles' Week 4 Matchup Against Buccaneers Due to Concussion

Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson has been ruled out for the team's Week 4 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to a concussion. Johnson suffered the injury during the Eagles' Week 3 game against the New Orleans Saints, exiting the game in the second quarter after being evaluated in the medical tent.

Despite returning to practice in a limited capacity on Friday, Johnson did not make enough progress in the league's concussion protocols to be cleared for Sunday's game. His absence will be a significant blow to the Eagles' offensive line, which has relied heavily on his performance over the years.

Impact on the Eagles' Offense

With Johnson out, Fred Johnson is expected to step in at right tackle. This change could affect the team's overall offensive strategy and performance, given Lane Johnson's critical role in protecting the quarterback and opening up running lanes.

The Eagles are also dealing with other key injuries, as wide receivers A.J. Brown (hamstring) and DeVonta Smith (concussion) have been ruled out for the game. To address these absences, the Eagles have activated receivers Parris Campbell and John Ross from their practice squad.

Other Injury Updates

A.J. Brown, who has missed the past two games due to a hamstring injury, did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and was downgraded from questionable to out on Saturday. DeVonta Smith, who also suffered a concussion in the Week 3 game, will not play against the Buccaneers.

The Eagles' injury list highlights the challenges the team faces as they prepare to take on the Buccaneers. The absence of these key players will test the depth and resilience of the Eagles' roster.