The Philadelphia Eagles got some unfortunate news on Monday as right tackle Lane Johnson suffered a torn tendon in the abdominal area according to ESPN NFL reporter Adam Schefter.
In addition, cornerback Avonte Maddox suffered a significant toe injury and is out indefinitely according to NFL Network Reporters Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo. There is a chance that both players could return in time for the playoffs.
Lane Johnson, a 32-year-old from Groveton, Texas, was just selected to his fourth Pro Bowl. He is a key contributor to the Eagles offense that has produced 5,959 yards, 2,307 rushing yards, 3,861 passing yards, 57 touchdowns, and allowed 35 sacks this year.
Avonte Maddox, a 26-year-old from Detroit, Michigan, has 39 tackles, one sack, three pass breakups, and one interception in nine games this year. Maddox made three tackles and one sack in the Eagles’ 40-34 loss to the Cowboys last Saturday.
C.J. Gardner-Webb, a 25-year-old from Cocoa, Florida, is tied for first in the NFL with six interceptions. In addition, he has 54 tackles, one sack, and eight pass breakups in 11 games. Gardner-Webb has missed five games due to a lacerated kidney that he suffered on Sunday night in an Eagles 40-33 win over the Green Bay Packers.
The Eagles can clinch the number one seed and the NFC East title with a win against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday at 1 pm on FOX. Tickets for the game can be purchased today at StubHub.
