R1 The Philadelphia Eagles just received brutal injury news in the final report ahead of their Wild Card showdown with the San Francisco 49ers — and it threatens to flip the entire script.
In a stunning blow to their playoff hopes, the Philadelphia Eagles unveiled their third and final official injury report ahead of Sunday’s high-stakes Wild Card home showdown against the San Francisco 49ers, revealing troubling uncertainties that could derail their postseason run.
The Eagles have designated three key players as QUESTIONABLE, casting a shadow over their lineup: star right tackle Lane Johnson (foot), offensive lineman Brett Toth (concussion), and edge rusher Azeez Ojulari (hamstring).
Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s playoff game against the 49ers.Johnson, a cornerstone of the offensive line, was limited in all three practices this week, raising alarms about his readiness. The team had hoped for at least one full session, but that didn’t materialize. While there’s optimism he could suit up and start at right tackle, it’s far from guaranteed, and expectations are that he’ll be operating well below 100% if he plays. Should he sit out or exit early, Fred Johnson would step in as the replacement—a scenario that could expose vulnerabilities against the 49ers’ formidable defense.
Toth’s situation adds to the drama, as he sat out Wednesday and Thursday practices entirely before managing a limited session on Friday. He’s battling to clear concussion protocol in time for the game, but if he fails, the Eagles will be without their primary backup for interior offensive line spots. In that case, Matt Pryor and Drew Kendall would be thrust into elevated roles, potentially weakening the unit’s depth.
Meanwhile, the Eagles activated Ojulari’s 21-day practice window from injured reserve earlier this week, but there’s little urgency to rush him back onto the active roster. With solid depth at edge rusher, the team seems content to play it safe, though his hamstring issue leaves his availability in doubt.
On a brighter note, several players—Jalen Carter, Dallas Goedert, Nakobe Dean, Marcus Epps, Jaelan Phillips, and Grant Calcaterra—carry no game statuses and are cleared to play. Carter and Goedert, in particular, showed positive progress, upgrading to full participation on Friday after limited reps earlier in the week.
The Eagles face a deadline of 4:00 PM Eastern on Saturday to elevate up to two practice squad players for Sunday’s action. Long snapper Charley Hughlett is confirmed as one of those call-ups, providing some stability in special teams.
Here’s the full breakdown from the Eagles’ Friday injury report:
QUESTIONABLE
- OT Lane Johnson (foot)
- EDGE Azeez Ojulari (hamstring)
- OL Brett Toth (concussion)
RESERVE/RETIRED
- CB Jaire Alexander
- EDGE Za’Darius Smith
Smith shocked the football world with his abrupt retirement on October 13, while Alexander was placed on the list on November 12.
RESERVE/INJURED
- OT Myles Hinton
- G/C Willie Lampkin
- S Andrew Mukuba
- EDGE Azeez Ojulari (practice window open)
- EDGE Ogbo Okoronkwo
- FB Ben VanSumeren
- WR Johnny Wilson
Ojulari’s window to return from IR opened on January 7, offering a glimmer of hope, but Mukuba remains eligible yet sidelined by health concerns. Practice windows for Lampkin and Hinton were previously opened but closed without activation, officially ending their seasons. VanSumeren, Wilson, and Okoronkwo are out for the year due to severe injuries.
As the Eagles gear up for this critical playoff battle, these injury woes could prove costly against a powerhouse 49ers squad. Fans will be holding their breath for last-minute updates, hoping Philadelphia can overcome this adversity and soar into the next round.
