PHILADELPHIA -- Fred Johnson admitted he didn't take a snap at right tackle in practice all week. Playing right tackle wasn't even in the thought process.

The Philadelphia Eagles didn't need Fred Johnson to play right tackle. He wasn't even a last resort, given the fact Johnson hasn't played right tackle in a game since Week 4 of the 2024 season -- and that was a disaster for Johnson in and of itself.

Desperate times call for desperate measures.

The Eagles had no choice but to turn to Fred Johnson. The narrative was writing itself on Sunday afternoon with the offense, as the one player the unit couldn't afford to lose wasn't returning for the game. Lane Johnson did not return against the Rams after the first possession with a neck injury (Johnson described it as a stinger), losi

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