Archive · 4 Oct 2026
Lane Johnson Inactive Against Rams, Markel Bell Expected to Start
Lane Johnson, an important player on the Philadelphia Eagles’ offensive line, did not play against the Los Angeles Rams.
The team said he was out for personal reasons but did not share more details.
The Eagles had listed him as questionable shortly before announcing the inactive players.
Rookie Markel Bell was expected to take his place at right tackle.
Another tackle, Fred Johnson, was also out with a knee injury.
That left the Eagles with no reserve tackle active for the game.
The team had not said when Lane Johnson might return.
Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson was inactive for the Week 4 game against the Los Angeles Rams for personal reasons.
Johnson was listed as questionable shortly before the inactive list was released, despite not appearing on the practice report that week.
Rookie Markel Bell, a 2026 third-round pick, was expected to start at right tackle at Lincoln Financial Field.
Fred Johnson was also sidelined with a knee injury, leaving Philadelphia without an active reserve tackle.
The Eagles have not explained Johnson’s personal reasons further or provided a return date.
- Who
- Lane Johnson, the Philadelphia Eagles’ right tackle, was inactive; rookie Markel Bell was expected to start in his place.
- What
- Johnson missed the Eagles’ Week 4 game against the Rams for personal reasons.
- When
- Sunday, during Week 4; Johnson was ruled inactive shortly before the game.
- Where
- Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia.
- Why
- The Eagles cited personal reasons but did not provide further details.
- Matchup
- Philadelphia Eagles vs. Los Angeles Rams, Week 4
- Lane Johnson's status
- Inactive for personal reasons
- Replacement
- Rookie Markel Bell was expected to start at right tackle
- Other tackle unavailable
- Fred Johnson was sidelined with a knee injury
- Reserve tackle situation
- No reserve tackle was active for Philadelphia
- Return timeline
- The team did not provide a return date