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Philadelphia Eagles projected 2016 preseason two-deep depth chart

By Ryan Quigley

May 24, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles graphics and logos on the interview background at OTS
May 24, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles graphics and logos on the interview background at OTS /
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Nov 15, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tackle Lane Johnson (65) gets ready to block Miami Dolphins defensive end Olivier Vernon (50) during the second half at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey G. Pittenger-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 15, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tackle Lane Johnson (65) gets ready to block Miami Dolphins defensive end Olivier Vernon (50) during the second half at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey G. Pittenger-USA TODAY Sports /

Right Tackle

  1. Lane Johnson
  2. Dennis Kelly

Lane Johnson has become a stud for the Eagles. Johnson signed a six-year contract extension worth $63 million early in the offseason and it was warranted. Johnson has clearly earned his spot at right tackle for the Eagles and will eventually move to left tackle when Jason Peters inevitably calls it quits. Johnson is the unquestioned starter at right tackle and that will not change any time soon.

Behind Johnson will be Dennis Kelly (no relation to Chip Kelly), who also received a contract extension this offseason. Kelly has only started 15 games for the Eagles going into his fifth season with the team, but at 6’8″, 321 pounds, Kelly brings a reliable, gigantic presence to the Eagles’ offensive line.

Also in the running for a backup tackle job is fifth-round rookie Halapoulivaati Vaitai out of Oregon State, but he may be nothing more than a practice squad candidate for right now.

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