Eagles All-Pro Lane Johnson Returns to Game After Scary Ankle Injury vs. Packers

Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson sustained an ankle injury during Monday night's game against the Green Bay Packers, causing significant concern. Packers safety Evan Williams accidentally landed on Johnson's left ankle and his helmet slammed into Johnson's knee while pursuing Saquon Barkley in the second quarter. Johnson appeared in considerable pain, limping off the field with assistance and requiring a cart to the X-ray room/locker room. Initially listed as questionable to return, the five-time All-Pro and six-time Pro Bowler, a veteran leader on the Eagles' offensive line, remarkably returned to the field wearing his helmet for the second half. Fred Johnson, a career backup, had replaced him. The injury was seen as a potentially significant blow, given the Eagles' 91-39-1 record with Johnson since 2016 compared to 12-23 without him.