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Eagles Re-Sign Fred Johnson for 2026 Season
25 Mar
Summary
- Fred Johnson signed a new one-year contract with the Eagles.
- He previously played for the Jacksonville Jaguars before returning to Philadelphia.
- Johnson played a career-high 626 offensive snaps in 2025.
The Philadelphia Eagles have continued to shape their 2026 roster by securing offensive tackle Fred Johnson on a new one-year contract. Johnson's return to Philadelphia follows a period where he tested free agency in 2025 and had a brief tenure with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
His acquisition proved significant last season when he filled in for Lane Johnson after a Lisfranc injury. Although offered a contract to stay previously, Fred Johnson sought a starting role, which wasn't available with the Jaguars. His return to the Eagles provided another chance to earn a starting position.
In 2025, Johnson recorded a career-high 626 offensive snaps, though his performance ranked 71st among tackles. Despite struggles in the offensive line impacting the run game, he performed admirably as a backup. With his 2026 return, Johnson appears to have embraced his backup role, aiming to thrive with the Eagles under new offensive line coach Chris Kuper.
