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Eagles Acquire Veteran Tackle in Surprise Jaguars Trade
25 Aug
Summary
- Eagles trade for tackle Fred Johnson from Jaguars
- Johnson signed a 1-year, $1.137M deal with Jaguars in March
- Johnson has played for multiple teams since going undrafted in 2019
In a late-summer roster move, the Philadelphia Eagles have acquired veteran offensive tackle Fred Johnson from the Jacksonville Jaguars. Johnson, who went undrafted out of the University of Florida in 2019, has spent the last three seasons playing for multiple teams, including the Steelers, Bengals, Buccaneers, and most recently, the Jaguars.
The Jaguars had signed Johnson to a one-year, $1.137 million contract as a free agent in March 2025. However, the fact that he is now being traded to the Eagles suggests that he was likely to be cut from the Jaguars' roster before the start of the 2025 NFL season. Johnson has appeared in 62 regular-season games over his career, with 14 starts.
The Eagles, known for their active roster management, have added Johnson to their offensive line depth. The trade, which sees the Eagles sending a 2026 seventh-round pick to the Jaguars, could provide Johnson with a fresh opportunity to earn a spot on the Eagles' roster and contribute to their upcoming campaign.
