Jalen Hurts was happy to see a familiar face return to the practice field on Wednesday, as Lane Johnson was a limited participant as the Eagles prepare for Sunday's battle of the undefeated teams in Tampa Bay against the Buccaneers.
Johnson exited Sunday's win over the Rams after the first offensive drive due to a stinger.
"He's a hell of a player," quarterback Jalen Hurts said on Wednesday. "I was just talking about him and his routine. I know he's applauded me for my routine, but his routine is very, very, very intentional. He's very consistent. He's very disciplined. And I think those habits show up in his game. He's been able to do that and take the coaching and be able to grow and evolve and age in a different way than everyone else, so it's a lot of credit to him."
Matt Pryor initially replaced Johnson until Fred Johnson entered the game in the second half and the Eagles were able to score three touchdowns in their final four offensive drives to help overcome a 19-point third-quarter deficit in the come-from-behind victory.
"I wouldn't be able to mention him (Lane Johnson) without mentioning Fred and the way he stepped in because that's something he was able to do in the past," Hurts added.
The Eagles will have to overcome some tough injuries. On Wednesday, the team placed cornerback Jakorian Bennett, wide receiver Darius Cooper, and outside linebacker Nolan Smith on Injured Reserve, meaning they will miss at least the next four games.
Furthermore, the team was without starting linebackers Zack Baun (knee) and Jihaad Campbell (triceps) at Wednesday's practice, along with starting cornerback Adoree' Jackson (groin).
Lane Johnson and quarterback Tanner McKee (right thumb) were both limited.
Running back Will Shipley was a full participant in practice for the first time since suffering an oblique injury in the season-opening win over the Cowboys.
Eagles Injury Report
Did Not Participate
LB Zack Baun (Knee)
LB Jihaad Campbell (Triceps)
CB Adoree' Jackson (Groin)
Limited Participation
T Lane Johnson (Stinger)
QB Tanner McKee (Right Thumb)
Full Participation
RB Will Shipley (Oblique)
Mike Evans sidelined, Chris Godwin on track to return
Wide receiver Mike Evans will not play Sunday against the Eagles, but reinforcements are on the way as wide receiver Chris Godwin was a full participant with an ankle injury.
"He did a lot more things this week and he practiced a lot better," said Head Coach Todd Bowles told Buccaneers.com. "It will just be a matter of him healing up and seeing what he can do in the ballgame if he plays, but he had a good day today."
Godwin has not played since suffering an ankle injury in Week 7 of the 2024 season.
The Buccaneers could also get left tackle Tristan Wirfs back in the lineup. Wirfs had knee surgery in July. He did not go on the Physically Unable to Perform list in Training Camp with the hope that he would return for this game. Wirfs was limited on Wednesday.
Starting defensive end Logan Hall (groin) and backup nickel cornerback Christian Izien (quad) did not participate in practice, along with Evans, who is dealing with a hamstring injury.
Quarterback Baker Mayfield (right biceps) was one of four players, along with Wirfs, linebacker Lavonte David (knee), and tackle Charlie Heck (knee), who were limited on Wednesday.
Buccaneers Injury Report
Did Not Participate
WR Mike Evans (Hamstring)
DE Logan Hall (Groin)
CB Christian Izien (Quad)
Limited Participation
LB Lavonte David (Knee)
T Charlie Heck (Knee)
QB Baker Mayfield (Right Biceps)
T Tristan Wirfs (Knee)
Full Participation
WR Chris Godwin (Ankle)