The Philadelphia Eagles’ offense is staring down some massive changes right now, and honestly, the biggest headache is their offensive line. Between trading Cam Jurgens, Lane Johnson retiring, and Tank Bigsby hitting injured reserve, this unit is going through an immediate, full-blown reconstruction. With Landon Dickerson also out of the lineup, the Birds have got to figure out their left guard, replace Johnson at right tackle, and lock down whether Drew Kendall is their long-term guy at center. It’s a full-on scramble.
The O-Line Scramble: Who Steps Up?
This isn’t just a reshuffle, it’s a total overhaul. Markel Bell is stepping into the massive shoes left by Lane Johnson at right tackle. He got the start there in Philly’s last game, and after being drafted as a potential successor, now’s his chance to absolutely own that spot. If Bell can deliver consistent protection alongside right guard Tyler Steen, that’s huge. But there’s a veteran alternative in Fred Johnson lurking behind him, ready to step in.
On the left side, Willie Lampkin gets the first crack at left guard. He was listed behind Jurgens on the old depth chart, so it’s a direct promotion. This keeps Kendall at center, letting him develop, and Steen solid at right guard. But let’s be real, Dickerson’s absence means this is an immediate starting decision, not just a depth question. The Eagles have to find the combination that delivers the most dependable protection and run blocking, and they need to do it fast.
Philly’s New-Look Offense: Depth Chart Deep Dive
So, after all these moves, here’s how that updated depth chart is shaping up, with backups getting their shot:
* **WR:** DeVonta Smith, Hollywood Brown
* **LT:** Jordan Mailata, Fred Johnson
* **LG:** Willie Lampkin, Micah Morris
* **C:** Drew Kendall
* **RG:** Tyler Steen, Micah Morris
* **RT:** Markel Bell, Fred Johnson
* **TE:** Dallas Goedert, Johnny Mundt, E.J. Jenkins
* **WR:** Makai Lemon, Elijah Moore, Britain Covey
* **WR:** Dontayvion Wicks, Darius Cooper
* **RB:** Saquon Barkley, Will Shipley, Dameon Pierce
* **QB:** Jalen Hurts, Andy Dalton, Tanner McKee / Cole Payton
It’s clear that the running back room also saw changes with Bigsby out, leaving Saquon Barkley and Will Shipley at the top, followed by Dameon Pierce. Back to the O-line, Micah Morris is listed as a right guard reserve, but if the Eagles need him at left guard, that would require a position adjustment. The real game-changer could be Landon Dickerson’s return. If he comes back healthy and takes his left guard spot, the line would look more stable, with Lampkin moving back to a reserve role. This conditional return is a major factor as Philly tries to shore up its protection.
This isn’t just about shuffling names around, folks. The Eagles need to figure out this O-line fast to find that dependable protection and run blocking. It’s an immediate starting decision, not just about depth. Until Dickerson is back, these guys have their work cut out for them to find a combo that clicks.
This article was created with AI assistance and published under Seattle On Tap’s editorial standards. See our Editorial Policy.
Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
Leave a Reply