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Lane Johnson injury update: Eagles' right tackle likely to miss 6th straight game
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The Eagles have finished preparation for a monster matchup against the Buffalo Bills , and they're going to have one of their two All-Pros in the lineup.
On Sunday, Adam Schefter reported that Lane Johnson (ankle) and Jalen Carter (shoulders) are set to return to the lineup after missing multiple weeks. Carter missed his third straight game after a nonsurgical procedure on both of his shoulders. Johnson missed his fifth straight with a Lisfranc sprain in his foot despite initial thoughts that he'd return for Week 15.
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On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, Carter participated, while Johnson had yet to make his return. The team didn't practice on Thursday, and Johnson would have been among the four players who were not participants. Nakobe Dean has a hamstring injury, Johnson has the Lisfranc injury, Landon Dickerson was sick, and A.J. Brown may not practice this week after having his wisdom teeth removed for a second time.
Dickerson and Brown returned on Friday, while Johnson and Dean were out, setting up both players to miss the Sunday afternoon showdown.
Carter is the Eagles ' lone Pro Bowl starter. In 10 games this season, he has 32 tackles, 11 quarterback hits, and two sacks. Carter has dealt with injuries this season.
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Carter will return to uplift a defense that's been among the NFL's best since the bye week, while Philadelphia 's offense is finally settling on an identity with the playoffs right around the corner. Running back Saquon Barkley finished with 132 yards on 21 carries. It was Barkley's third game this season with 100 or more yards, and two have come in the last three games.
A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith have found their rhythm on the outside, while Dallas Goedert tied the franchise record for touchdowns in a season by a tight end.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Lane Johnson is expected to miss his 6th straight game with injury
