Heading into the 2025 campaign, the offensive line for the Philadelphia Eagles resembled an impenetrable fortress, a group fresh off a Super Bowl LIX triumph and widely considered the top unit in the entire league.
That Super Bowl run came at quite a price tag in the trenches, though, as interior stalwarts Cam Jurgens and Landon Dickerson battled through injuries during that grueling postseason trek, a heroic feat without question, but one that caught up with them throughout the course of last season. Each shuffled in and out of the lineup, and their respective performances suffered.
In addition, Lane Johnson was also forced out of action near the midway point of the season, leaving the Eagles offense - already dealing with suspect playcalling and system issues - anything but consistent. While the starting unit is back fully intact, a few unfortunate breaks could force backups into key snaps, and the depth, as it stands, leaves plenty of room for uncertainty.
A glance at the trench depth shows glaring lack of experience
The departures of both Matt Pryor (FA-Cardinals) and Brett Toth (FA-49ers) mark a combined 16 years of NFL experience no longer in the offensive line room. Both veterans were thrust into gameplay in big spots last season, and given their respective exits from Philadelphia, the only proven veterans behind the starting five are now Fred Johnson and newcomer Michael Jordan.
Johnson repeatedly rose to the occasion when called into action last season, and the veteran swing tackle returns as the most reliable reserve lineman for this group. After Johnson, though, the only other backup with more than two years of NFL experience is new addition Michael Jordan.
Jordan has bounced around the league, suiting up for eight franchises over eight NFL seasons. In 2025, the former Ohio State Buckeye registered a PFF mark of 49.7, good for 72nd out of 81 guards. Perhaps he can strengthen his production in midnight green, but that notion is anything but a certainty.
Second-year linemen, including Drew Kendall and Myles Hinton, need to be on call. Neither stood out in particular during OTA's, though it's worth noting that Hinton got reps at the second-team left guard spot. A few tough breaks either way could push one of this pair of second-year Eagles into action.
Rookies Markel Bell and Micah Morris both need ample development, though Bell impressed in OTA's, and his progression could accelerate at a faster pace than was originally anticipated. Nonetheless, it would be unfair to assume either rookie will be ready by early this coming season.
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Each NFL season is a battle of attrition, and as it stands, several depth pieces for the Eagles' offensive line are untested. Good health up front and rapid development by the backups remain as important as ever.
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