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Eagles offensive lineman Lane Johnson inactive against Rams because of personal reasons

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Lane Johnson, an All-Pro offensive lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles, was listed as inactive for Sunday’s game against the Rams due to personal reasons. The 36-year-old veteran had previously missed four days of training camp this week for similar reasons and has expressed that his upcoming season might be his last. Rookie Markel Bell will start in Johnson’s place.

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Lane Johnson, an All-Pro offensive lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles, was unexpectedly declared inactive for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams due to personal reasons. The 36-year-old veteran had already missed four days of training camp earlier in the week for similar reasons. Johnson previously indicated that his upcoming season might be his last as he prioritizes family issues and mental health over football, specifically mentioning taking care of his parents. Known for his All-Pro performances in 2017 and 2022, as well as second-team honors in 2021 and 2024, Johnson took a leave of absence during the 2021 season to deal with anxiety and depression, openly discussing his experiences at local mental health clinics. In his place for Sunday's game, rookie Markel Bell, drafted in the third round this year, will start at offensive lineman. The Eagles also ruled out wide receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring injury) and linebacker Zack Baun (concussion).

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The 36-year-old Johnson missed four days of training camp this week for personal reasons. asserted

Johnson → miss → reasons

Johnson said in training camp that his 14th season would probably be his last. asserted

season → say → camp

He earned second-team honors in 2021, 2023 and 2024. asserted

He → earn → 2021

Johnson took a leave of absence during the 2021 season as he dealt with anxiety and depression and has since shared his story at mental health clinics in the area. asserted

he → take → area

He said in training camp that his leave had more to do with family issues, specifically taking care of his parents, and that his priorities had shifted more toward life outside football. asserted

priorities → say → football

Eagles rookie Markel Bell, a third-round pick in the 2026 draft, will start for Johnson. asserted

Bell → start → Johnson

The Eagles already had ruled out wide receiver DeVonta Smith with a hamstring injury and linebacker Zack Baun, who has a concussion and also missed practice this week. ___ asserted

who → rule → practice

Eagles offensive lineman Lane Johnson inactive against Rams because of personal reasons

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