Lane Johnson Injury: Possible tush push injury sidelines Eagles RT vs Rams

Ribin Peter

Lane Johnson Injury: Possible tush push injury sidelines Eagles RT vs Rams image

Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson is questionable to return with a neck injury that possibly occurred during the "Tush Push" play in Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams. Johnson's last offensive play was the Tush Push touchdown, after which he exited the medical tent but remained on the bench next to backup Matt Pryor, who took over at right tackle.

"You see how valuable Lane Johnson is when he's not on the field as much as when he's on the field," The Athletic's Zach Berman tweeted. "Hurts took immediate pressure around the right side on second down and was sacked."

Johnson commented on the physical toll this week, saying he felt "6-foot-2 by the end of the game after all those plays," referencing the tough "Tush Push" effort.

Ribin Peter

Ribin Peter is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. While he started as a soccer writer, he now covers college football and the NFL. Ribin is especially captivated by the adrenaline rush that football provides and sees every play and rivalry through an unbiased lens.